Program Overview
The Policing and Criminal Investigation at University of Essex Online is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 8 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Policing and Criminal Investigation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Policing and Criminal Investigation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Complex Criminal investigations
- Practical Psychology for Policing
- Policing: Leadership, Policy and Partnerships
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic Entry Route
In order to satisfy the Academic Entry Route requirements you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- An undergraduate degree from an approved institution equivalent to a UK Honours degree or a relevant professional qualification.
We recognise that you can gain skills in a wide variety of ways and that prior academic performance is not the only indicator of an applicant\xc2\x92s ability.\xc2\xa0
In order to satisfy the Open Entry Route requirements for our PG Cert Policing and Criminal Investigation course you must meet the following criteria as a minimum:
- At least 5 years\xc2\x92 senior level work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex Online directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 8 months