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University degree
Policing and Criminal Investigation
Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course
This programme in Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a placement year) is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts40%
112-127 pts30%
176-191 pts10%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
an Access course10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
86%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,000
3 years on
£25,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled21%
Elementary occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations9%
Administrative occupations7%
Legal professionalsHighly skilled9%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled7%
Customer service occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching84%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support86%
Well organised87%
Learning resources83%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good transport links…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — local cost of living i…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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