About Policing & Criminal Investigation (foundation Entry) Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.
If you’re considering a career in policing or similar law enforcement agencies, this course covers topics including crime scene investigation, criminal law, more practical aspects of policing such as fraud, e-crime and homicide investigation, as well as ethical and political issues associated with policing.
You’ll learn relevant study skills and be introduced to criminal law, the English legal system, forensic science and the subject of policing and criminal investigation, as well as further investigation skills, criminalistics, contemporary policing issues and the law relating to property and weapons.
58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc
65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights
| Type of institute |
Public |
| Location |
Preston (main campus) |
| Mode of Payment |
Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Intake Seasons |
September and January |
| Financial aid |
Discounts, Bursary, and scholarships |
University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.
| Program |
Non-Lab Based (GBP) |
Lab-Based (GBP) |
| Foundation Course |
7,600 |
8,600 |
| Undergraduate courses |
12,700 |
13,700 |
| Postgraduate Taught |
13,200 |
14,200 |
| Postgraduate Research |
13,700 |
15,200 |
The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
12,700 – 13,700 |
13,200 – 15,200 |
| Accommodation |
3,242.82 - 4,536 |
3,242.82 – 5,239.08 |
| Meal |
1,500 – 3,000 |
1,500 – 3,000 |
| Printing, copying, stationery |
125 – 500 |
125 – 500 |
| Travel expenses |
0 -3,500 |
0 -3,500 |
| Books |
250 – 500 |
250 – 500 |
| Miscellaneous |
625 – 3,600 |
625 – 3,600 |
| Total |
13,342.82 – 29,336 |
18,942.82 – 31,539.08 |
