School of Law and Policing

The School of Law and Policing is driven by the desire to build a better future for our community through our teaching, research, and public engagement.

We focus on giving our students real-world opportunities and constantly develop new teaching methods and pioneer new ways of working to develop professional graduates ready to start their career.

Industry-leading academics

Learn from high profile speakers from leading judges, senior police officers, crime scene investigators, archaeologists and forensic scientists to gain an in depth understanding of their professions.

Cutting-edge facilities

Enhance your learning through our outstanding facilities. Access the Hydra Minerva immersive technology suite, crime scenes house, moot courtroom, advice and resolution centre, on-campus training excavation site and state-of-the-art 3D scanners.

Work experience opportunities

Access work placements and residential fieldwork opportunities to gain valuable work experience. You can also study abroad through our international network or our campus in Cyprus.

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World-ready research

We have a growing and vibrant research community of innovative academics and postgraduate students. Discover our high quality international & world-leading research.

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Research in the School

We host a group of experts in Law, Criminology, Policing, Archaeology, Anthropology and Sociology. We explore the impact of law, criminal justice and archaeology in society, challenging injustice and promoting equality, inclusion and diversity.

We pursue inter-disciplinary research with practitioners, policymakers and communities to ensure maximum relevance and real-world impact. Our research is recognised nationally and internationally as making a distinctive contribution to knowledge and significantly influencing policy and practice. Our vibrant research community comprises a diverse group of academics, ex-practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students. We have methodological strengths in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The University of Central Lancashire is an inclusive environment, supporting established scholars as well as nurturing new generations of academic thinkers, including our students.

Our research forms part of the Citizen, Society and Justice research theme at the University. Many members of the School are members of research centres such as, the Centre for Criminal Justice Research and Partnerships, Connect Centre and our Cybercrime Research Unit.

Academic research in Archaeology and Anthropology is thriving. Over the last few years our small team has produced over 60 academic papers, 15 books and been awarded more than £650,000 in research grants to support our work.

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Business and enterprise

We can assess the needs of your business and help you develop practical, real-world, solutions.

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