At Worcester, you’ll learn in purpose‑built facilities including a mock courtroom, take part in simulations linked to police investigations, and gain hands‑on experience through opportunities with the Legal Advice Centre and local police forces.
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Overview
By studying Law with Policing, you’ll explore how law and policing work together. From day one, you’ll build a solid foundation in core legal subjects while applying what you learn to policing scenarios. You’ll take part in practical exercises linked to both roles, the legal professional and the police officer, so you can gain a clear understanding of how cases are built, how evidence is handled, and how decisions are made from crime scene to courtroom.
Throughout the course, you’ll study criminal law, criminal procedure and the rules of evidence in depth, developing an understanding of how legal knowledge directly improves the quality of investigations and trial preparation. Policing methods used at crime scenes are explored through case studies and simulation exercises, where you’ll practise evidence‑gathering, identify lines of enquiry, and develop an understanding of disclosure and continuity. In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your interests through optional modules that examine how areas of law such as family, employment, company or medical law support effective policing, safeguarding and professional accountability.
Learning at Worcester is hands-on and practical. You’ll learn in purpose-built facilities, including a mock courtroom and specialist law suites, and take part in mooting, mock trials, and case-based exercises designed to build your confidence and familiarity with legal environments. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experience through our Legal Advice Centre, working alongside practising solicitors on real client cases.
Designed with your career in mind, this course provides a route into legal professions, including preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or the Bar training pathway, as well as policing or further study. We have strong links with local law firms, local police forces, and community partners to give you access to valuable work experience, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Placements
Pro bono activity is built into the course, giving you the chance to work alongside practising solicitors and develop your legal skills while making a genuinely positive contribution to society.
In your third year, you can also choose to complete an optional work‑based placement with an approved legal organisation, such as a solicitor’s firm, barristers’ chambers or the University’s Legal Advice Centre. For students interested in policing, support is available to apply to volunteer as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police, allowing you to gain valuable frontline experience while contributing to public safety and serving the local community.
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Course content
You will study a mix of mandatory and optional modules during your time at Worcester.
In your first and second years, all modules are compulsory and focus on core areas of law and policing, helping you develop skills in legal research, problem‑solving, evidence analysis, communication and professional decision‑making. This foundation allows you to explore different legal contexts before choosing to specialise in your final year.
Careers
Many students choose to study Law with Policing because they want to work in areas where law, investigation and public protection intersect, but may not yet be sure which role is right for them. This course is designed to keep your options open while giving you insight into how legal knowledge supports effective policing, safeguarding and criminal justice decision-making.
As you progress through the course, you’ll explore a range of legal and policing contexts, including criminal law, handling and collecting evidence, public protection, and investigation, alongside optional modules that allow you to tailor your studies to your interests. You’ll develop key professional skills such as legal research, evidence analysis, communication, ethical decision-making, and problem solving. You’ll be supported by The Law School’s dedicated employability team, where you can drop in to get CV support, chat about applications or practice interview techniques.
The course offers a strong foundation for careers across law, policing, and the wider criminal justice system. You may also choose to take an optional work-based placement or volunteering opportunities to gain real-world experience.
Our Law with Policing degree could be the first step towards your career as a:
- Police Officer or Detective
- Special Constable
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Crown Prosecutor
- Legal Executive
- Intelligence Analyst
- Compliance Officer
Opportunities to progress
After you graduate, you may want to progress to postgraduate study, including our Legal Practice LLM, or pursue professional legal training routes such as SQE or Bar.
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines lectures, seminars and practical workshops, supported by realistic simulations and skill sessions. Your assessments will help prepare you for a career in policing or the legal profession, using written work, reflective tasks, and mock trials.
Teaching and assessment contents
You are taught through a combination of interactive workshops, lectures, seminars and laboratory practicals, fieldwork, practical activities etc. Interactive workshops take a variety of formats and are intended to enable the application of learning through discussion and small group activities.Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures,and laboratory practicals are focused on developing subject specific skills and applied individual and group project work.
In addition, meetings with personal academic tutors are scheduled on at least four occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.
You have an opportunity to engage fully with the employability programme in the School of Law including volunteering in the School of Law's Legal Advice Centre.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 104
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | BCC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DMM |
| T-level | Merit |
Additional entry requirements
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 (or equivalent)
We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK and EU students
In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International students
In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
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Applying through UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for full-time undergraduate courses in the UK.
Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
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