Develop the knowledge and experience to become a professional practitioner in the public or private policing sector. Explore the criminal justice system, its legislative context, as well as the leadership and management of contemporary issues in policing.

• 100% of our Criminal Investigation and Policing Studies graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2016-17 report (above the sector average of 94.6%).*
• Taught by a team of practice-based policing and criminology academics and researchers, who will support you to broaden your understanding of the sector, keeping you up to date with contemporary issues and debates.
• You will study a range of topics including introduction to criminology, the history of policing, leadership and management of contemporary issues in policing and multi-agency working.
• Take advantage of placement opportunities with a local investigatory agency offered through our DMU Works careers program.
• Recent students have landed roles at local authority Trading Standards, the Leicestershire Police investigations teams and the Independent Police Complaints Authority.
• Gain international experience through our DMU Global program. Recent opportunities have seen Criminal investigation and Policing students spend time in New York discussing differences and similarities between policing in the US and the UK.

Opportunities and careers

Graduates from this program will have opportunities for employment within public and private law and regulatory enforcement fields. Opportunities also exist within a number of other agencies and related fields including;

• Youth justice
• Community safety and crime prevention
• Domestic violence and victim support
• Prisons and probation
• Drug and alcohol services

During your studies you may have the opportunity to undertake a placement year, which will be spread throughout your second year. This has seen previous students work at the IOPC, Trading Standards Institute as well as Leicestershire Police Investigations.

These learning experiences will enhance your real-world insight and understanding informing your dissertation in your final year.