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Policing and Investigations BA Hons
Why study Policing and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?
- Programme designed to focus students on the field of investigation, which may be attractive to students who want to progress
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Entry requirements for Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology and Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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Required subjects for Policing and Investigations BA Hons at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
UCAS points for current students on Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology and Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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High quality teaching. Could do with more practical experiences such as forensic cadavers/guest lecturers from professional settings. read more
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28th July 23
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12th June 23
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Elliot Hart
25th May 23
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First year modules are interesting though the lectures can be a bit simple. The assessments were mostly well structured and varied. I look forward to second year. read more
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The Foresic Anthropology course offered by LJMU is one of the best in my opinion. The staff have always been amazing at helping me through my studies and with their support and access to modern facilities I have been well prepared to succeed in the course. With access to an amazing collection of skeletal remains and hands on practicals thus course is best at preparing students for the real world and has given me the confidence with working with skeletal remains to follow a career in forensic anthropology. read more
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