7Dec
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Policing is an incredibly rewarding career and allows you to truly make a difference to a community while giving you the opportunity to protect members of the public. This pre-join policing degree is an entry route into the police force designed to prepare new recruits to meet the demands of 21st-century policing. This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to study for a degree, and then apply to a force and follow a shorter on-the-job training programme to become a police constable or a special constable. This exciting course focuses on the main challenges a 21st-century police officer faces, such as protecting the vulnerable, digital policing and counter-terrorism measures. It also provides a foundation knowledge of the role of a police constable and the five core areas of professional policing practice: response policing, policing communities, policing the roads, information and intelligence, and conducting investigations. This vocational degree meets the standards set by the College of Policing’s Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF). These are used by police forces across England and Wales as part of the categorised modes of entry into the policing profession. The degree is designed so that you will undertake the learning as set out by the PEQF, attain a Professional Policing BA (Hons), and be equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to apply to the police force either as a police constable or through the direct entry detective pathway. After graduating, you will then be able to apply to become a police constable. Any student undertaking the Licensees Degree in Professional Policing should be aware that there is no guarantees of entry to a police force post-completion of the Degree in Professional Policing. The recruitment process for joining police forces is separate and that each police force has its own entry requirements. Completion of the pre-join policing degree does not guarantee recruitment as a trainee police constable, but it is one of the three entry routes into the policing profession as of 2020. It is important to note that for progression into a career in the police force, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out. Please note that any previous convictions may have an impact on whether you can join the police force. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Policing Practice. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Policing Practice. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Modules
Year One Your first year will introduce you to the fundamentals of being a police constable; what the job directly involves and the range of responsibilities, codes and conducts which must be adhered to. This year also starts your journey onto becoming an independent learner, by introducing you to key research and teamwork skills which will be needed throughout the course and your career in policing. Students who complete year one are eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Policing Practice. Modules: Introduction to Professional Policing and the Criminal Justice System Introduction to Evidence-based Policing Policing Responsibilities Understanding Policing Practice Year Two As the course progresses, you will build on your knowledge of the criminal justice system and the policing profession, to create a deep level of understanding in what is required of a police officer in the 21st century. This year will go above and beyond what you have covered previously, such as the subject of radicalisation which will be introduced alongside how to respond to an incident as a first responder. You will also continue to further your understanding of the five core areas of policing, by exploring more complex case studies. Students who complete year two are eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Policing Practice. Modules: Intermediate Professional Policing and the Criminal Justice System Intermediate Evidence-based Policing Principles of Modern Policing Aspects of Policing Practice Placement Year It is not a requirement of the BA (Hons) Professional Policing Degree for students to undertake any placement element nor for the course to be aligned with a particular force for purposes of delivery. If you choose to, you can apply to take an optional placement or year abroad* between years two and three. If you decide to take advantage of a placement year it is your responsibility to find a placement with an employer within your chosen sector. Final Year In the final year of this course you will identify as having an advanced level of critical analytical and reasoning skills and will consequentially be asked to critically reflect on your own professional practise and explore current affairs affecting your local policing service. You will undertake a sustained, in-depth research exploration project using the skills taught to you throughout the duration of this course. You will also complete a specialist research project in your chosen area of professional policing practise. After successful completion of these modules, you will be educated to meet the demands of 21st century policing and gain a BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree. Modules: Professional, Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills in Policing Community Policing Priorities Independent Research Project on Policing Specialist Research on Policing We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the CU Coventry website.
Assessment method
The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which take place at the end of each six-week block. Progression through the modules develops knowledge and skills, including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development. We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development. Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end of year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which is more reflective of our learning model. Course breakdown: Coursework Interactive Assessments
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7200* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7200* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7200* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7200* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7200* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU