Course summary

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree is modular in structure, studied over a three-year period full time. The undergraduate degree offers a stimulating and challenging learning experience that allows you to develop an informed and practical understanding of professional policing. The course has a blend of theory and practice rooted in the principles and core requirements of policing. The course provides a learning environment that supports you with the independent exploration of ideas, helping you to draw upon your own experience as a learner and, as potential police officers, to develop a passion for policing. You will have opportunities to develop skills in problem-solving, effective communication, negotiation and leadership. The course seeks to equip you for postgraduate study, professional training and graduate employment in the commercial sector as well as the public and third sector. Successful graduates from this course will be eligible to apply to the Police Service. This course does not however guarantee entry or acceptance into the Police Service. You will still be required to apply to a police service through the normal recruitment process, this degree qualification does NOT give you automatic entry into the role of a police constable. It is also important to note that in respect of using this degree for recruitment into policing, it has a currency of 5 years following graduation. For further information about applying to the police service please visit the College of Policing website. What does it cover? The course will cover a range of areas across your three years of study and an indicative list is provided below: Understanding the Police Constable Role Vulnerability and Risk Problem Solving Decision-making and Discretion Maintaining Professional Standards Research Methods and Skills Evidence-based Policing (including work-related learning) Digital Policing Criminal Justice Systems Criminology and Crime Prevention Counter Terrorism Policing Communities Information and Intelligence Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline and/or the requirements of the professional body.