BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations in Derby United Kingdom | University of Derby

Expand your career opportunities by developing advanced investigative skills supported by strong academic foundations. This program prepares you for a dynamic future in areas including civilian and corporate investigations, loss prevention, crime reduction, security, and law enforcement. You'll acquire in-depth knowledge of investigative procedures, examine modern policing methods, and enhance your understanding of criminology, forensic science, and sociology. Experience hands-on learning. Practical investigative experience forms a core part of your education: our partnerships with organizations such as Nottinghamshire Police, NEXT PLC, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), and Rolls-Royce will create valuable opportunities. Benefit from unique real-world perspectives shared by our expert faculty, which includes former police detectives and professional investigators. Our outstanding facilities feature a mock courtroom, interview rooms, and a dedicated crime scene house.
You'll develop versatile skills in loss prevention, investigative techniques, and interview methods that open diverse career paths. Developed in collaboration with police forces, this degree serves as an ideal foundation for careers in law enforcement. Alternatively, you might explore roles across the wider justice system, private investigation, retail security, corporate fraud prevention, community safety initiatives, or asset protection.

From your first day, our Careers and Employment Service offers continuous support to help you graduate as an industry-ready professional - knowledgeable, driven, and resourceful. During your studies, our Personal Development Planning (PDP) program helps you track your progress and shape your career goals.

Our support extends beyond graduation: you can access career guidance from the Careers and Employment Service for three years after completing your studies.