BA (Hons) Policing and Investigation with Foundation Year in Criminology, Policing and Sociology Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University
BA (Hons) Policing and Investigation with Foundation Year in Criminology, Policing and Sociology at Leeds Trinity University is delivered at Leeds Trinity University's City Campus and taught in English. It is a nationally recognised degree awarded by a UK degree-awarding body, and the university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for…
About this course
BA (Hons) Policing and Investigation with Foundation Year in Criminology, Policing and Sociology is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Leeds Trinity University, based in City Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Foundation Year 4 modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with ConfidenceCore
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Core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. Time management, prioritisation, stress management, and collaborative learning.
- Professional Development and ProjectCore
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Wider skills needed to succeed in Higher Education including undertaking an individual project. Support from personal tutor, subject librarian and learning hub. Individual project focuses on existing academic literature and secondary sources with negotiated title and themes.
- Foundations in Sociology and PolicingCore
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Social inequalities in society, current trends and issues in modern-day policing. Concepts such as socialisation, norms and values, social control, status, inequality, crime, deviance, victimisation, retribution. Addressing social problems including inequality and criminality.
- Foundations in CriminologyCore
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Patterns of crime, social control, deviance, victimisation, the media and punishments. Crime statistics, self-report studies and non-crime-related social trends. Introductory-level theories from key academics and criminologists. How policy-makers attempt to address social problems such as criminality.
Year 1 4 modules
- Policing OverviewCore
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Purpose of the police service and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies. Concept and principles of policing by consent. Structure of the police service, police constable and investigatory roles. Police powers and how these powers are regulated. National policing strategies and role of external bodies to regulate policing.
- Contemporary Issues for Policing CommunitiesCore
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Purpose, benefits, and challenges of contemporary issues in policing communities. Community perception, trust and confidence. Community engagement and effective community relationships. Media in policing and investigation context. Legislative framework of PACE and CPIA. Community groups and effective engagement.
- Communication, Decision Making, Discretion and Investigation OverviewCore
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Fundamental skills required for effective investigation. Skills necessary for maintaining professional standards in policing and relevant governance. NDM and the role of discretion in decision-making process. Principles of risk and effective risk management. Importance of effective leadership and team-working in investigative environment. Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and Code of Practice to the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996.
- Evidence Based Policing, Research and Professional ChallengeCore
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Problem-solving techniques and sources of evidence to support policing practice. Models used in problem solving and crime prevention including problem-oriented policing (POP), hot spot policing, intelligence-led policing, predictive policing, Problem Analysis Triangle (PAT), rational choice theory, situational crime prevention. Evidence-based policing concept and impact. Partnership working and co-production in problem-solving. Fundamentals of research and evaluation of solutions to policing pro
Year 2 3 modules
- Victims in the Investigation ProcessCore
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Evolving role and status of victims of crime within contemporary criminal justice and societal contexts. Changes in cultural perceptions, policy, and practice positioning victims' rights as central to criminal investigation and justice processes. Physical, psychological, emotional, and social impacts of victimisation. Victims' role within the investigative process. Ethical, professional, and legal conduct influencing investigative outcomes. Practical investigatory interviewing skills.
- Criminal Investigation and the Justice SystemCore
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Effective and ethical criminal investigation and its relationship to the justice process. Legislative and professional frameworks governing criminal investigations including authorised professional practice (APP) and CPS requirements. Purpose and operation of the criminal justice system. Role of investigators within it. Impact of diversity, conduct, and complaints on justice outcomes.
- Research Methods and Professional PlacementCore
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How to collect, analyse, display and explain social science research data. Research literacy and application to employment, policies and organisational considerations. Qualitative and mixed methodology, and quantitative methodology.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course combines a foundation year in criminology, policing and sociology with a full law degree focused on policing and investigation. You'll usually begin with core legal principles, contract law, public law and criminal law, before moving to tort law, land law and international law in your second year. From year three onwards, a course like this normally progresses to specialist options such as commercial law, human rights, criminal justice, family law and employment law, alongside independent research or supervised practice work. The foundation year establishes the criminological and sociological context within which policing and law operate, grounding your subsequent legal study in the practical and institutional realities of the criminal justice system.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in law and criminal justice. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 64–79 points. You'll explore specialisations such as Criminal Law, Criminology, Public Law, Human Rights, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Family Law and Intellectual Property.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is taught full-time at Leeds Trinity University, a University located at City Campus, and is taught in English. The course runs for 4 years. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your degree is nationally recognised. The University holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 89% |
| an Access course | 8% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 2% |
| Other | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Leeds Trinity University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 87.9% · continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Trinity University
Law across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
4,589 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Leeds Trinity University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Leeds Trinity University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Leeds Trinity University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Leeds Trinity University and gov.uk before you apply.
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