The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a three year undergraduate degree designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum. This course is licensed by the College of Policing as a Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing, which means it can be your first step towards becoming a Police Constable. During your studies you will learn about key crime topics, as well as have the opportunity to choose elective modules that allow a deeper look at areas of personal interest.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Our degree in Professional Policing will provide you with a professional knowledge of the ethics, skills and attitudes that are critical to twenty-first century policing.
The Professional Policing course has been designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum for the role of a Police Constable under the National Policing Education Qualifications Framework. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing – a qualification recognised by police services that is achieved prior to recruitment.
You will study a range of key topics in the area of crime, criminology, law, terrorism, associated psychology, sociology and criminal investigation. You will also learn through realistic scenarios and the use of a crime scene suite or pop-up facilities*
Foundation Year
Semester 1
Citizenship
Academic and Report Writing
Numeracy Skills in Context
Semester 2
Foundations of Business Management
Foundations of Law
Foundations of Social Science
Year 1
Semester 1
Understanding the Police Constable Role and Professional Standards
The Criminal Justice System, Key Legislation, Offences and Civil Matters
Foundation for Operational Policing Skills: Decision Making, Discretion and Problem Solving
Semester 2
Core Principles of Evidence Based Policing, Information and Intelligence
Introduction to Vulnerability and Risk
Introduction to Criminology, Crime Prevention and Key Psychological Concepts
Year 2
Semester 1
Public Protection: Understanding Abuse and Impact
Community Policing, Antisocial Behaviour and Introduction to Road Policing
Information, Intelligence and Digital Policing
Semester 2
Response Policing and Police Investigations
Custody, Interview and Criminal Justice
Choose one*:
Cybercrime
Forensic and Criminal Psychology
Youth and Crime
Zemiology (Social Harms)
Year 3
Semester 1
Research Methods/Dissertation (double module)
Responding to Major and Critical Incidents
Supporting those at Risk of Harm & Victims of internet-facilitated crimes
Semester 2
Research Methods/Dissertation (double module)
Investigating Serious Crime, Understanding Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime
Counter-Terrorism and Advanced Road Policing
Entry Requirements
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications are desirable. European and other International qualifications are accepted.
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