Course summary

This degree allows you to develop the knowledge and skills that underpin police work while preparing you for the challenges police officers face. Following the College of Policing curriculum, it combines theory, law and vocational experience (if you choose to be a volunteer or special constable) to give you a thorough understanding of modern policing. Foundation Year In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

• Our Professional Policing degree is licensed by the College of Policing, the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. You graduate with the skills and qualifications needed to apply for a role as a police officer in England and Wales.

• Mock custody suite and police interview room.

• Scene-of-crime flat designed to mirror real-life police situations.

• Interactive learning suite.

• Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces.

• Seven-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources.

• We have strong links with Bedfordshire and Thames Valley police forces and can help you find placement opportunities within their service.

• Our curriculum is continually informed and updated by the latest demand-driven issues identified by the Home Office and College of Policing, meaning you leave with skills and knowledge suitable to tackle the latest challenges in the field of criminality.

• You are taught by a multidisciplinary team of academics, reflecting the multi-agency approach required in modern policing.

• Put your theoretical knowledge into action with role-play activities and real-life simulations in our mock custody suite, interview room and scene-of-crime flat.

• Gain workplace-orientated skills suitable for a range of careers both within and outside of policing.

• Enhance your experience with relevant field trips to sites such as the Old Bailey and Royal Courts of Justice.

• Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.

• Immerse yourself in our exciting #SASS Change Maker initiative, which works with local charities, policymakers and community influences to raise awareness of topical issues in society.