Professional Policing

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UCAS code:: I766
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option:: Full-time
Study option:: Part-time; Choose another study option
Duration:: 3 Years
Duration:: 6 Years
Start date:: 14 September 2020; 14 September 2020; Twitter Facebook Instagram

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Do you want a career in the police force? Look no further than our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree, where you'll learn all the career skills and practices that are key to a future in law enforcement.

From 2020, all new Police Constables will need to hold a degree level qualification. This degree course is delivered under licence by the College of Policing, which means that successful completion of this course ensures that you are eligible to apply to the police service under the pre-join degree route.

Completing our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree will equip you with a high level of knowledge and expertise of carrying out the role of the police constable and the complex requirements of 21^st century policing. Although specifically designed for those seeking to become police constables with Police forces in England & Wales, the programme is of value to those interested in other branches of law enforcement and who are considering pursuing a career in the wider policing sector.

Our well-rounded programme will give you the best chance of employability after graduation. You’ll get the chance to study under experienced professionals, who have walked the path you’re plotting, and all while using our state-of-the-art facilities. At Staffordshire University we have a dedicated Crime Scene House for you to practise real-life situations and investigations, and mock courtrooms for a chance to experience a taste of the justice system. There’ll also be opportunities to listen to active professionals in guest lectures and seminars, and the chance to get out of the classroom and experience the world of law enforcement on organised trips.

Our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is delivered under licence by the College of Policing, who are the professional body for policing in England & Wales.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

Course content

In year 1, you will be introduced to the legislation, policy and practice that underpins the roles and responsibilities of the police constable. This will include an introduction to the use information and intelligence, investigation, understanding communities and response policing. You will develop your academic skills and study criminological aspects of crime and crime prevention.

In year 2, you will build upon the learning achieved so far, with your focus being on delivering a professional policing service. Additionally, you will study the impact of crime on society and develop your research skills in preparation for your final year evidence-based research project.

In year 3, you will have the opportunity to learn about the more advanced aspects of policing and to conduct evidence-based research. Through the selection of one of three core conditional modules and an optional module, you will be able to focus upon specialisms within policing in which you have developed an interest and may wish to pursue in your chosen career.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 30 academic credits with a smaller number of 15 credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification evidenced-based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. 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. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Academic Study Skills	15 credits
Introduction To Crime And Crime Prevention	15 credits
Introduction To Information And Intelligence	15 credits
Introduction To Investigation	15 credits
Introduction To Policing	30 credits
Introduction To Response	15 credits
Understanding Communities	15 credits

Year 2 compulsory modules
Delivering Policing To Communities	15 credits
Professionalising Information And Intelligence	15 credits
Professionalising Investigation	30 credits
Professionalising Policing	30 credits
Professionalising Response	15 credits
Research Methods	15 credits

Year 3 compulsory modules
Applying Research	15 credits
Evidence Based Research Project	45 credits
Policing And Society	15 credits

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Year 3 optional modules
Advanced Information And Intelligence	30 credits
Advanced Investigation	30 credits
Advanced Local Policing	30 credits
Analysis And Investigation Of Tereff Incidents	15 credits
Cyber Crime	15 credits
Doing Drugs: Policing Illegal Drug Use	15 credits
Field School In Forensic Archaeology	15 credits
Forensic Multimedia	15 credits
Practical Methods Of Crime Detection	15 credits
Techniques In Identification Of Human Remains	15 credits
Transnational Organised Crime	15 credits

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Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Academic Study Skills	15 credits
Introduction To Crime And Crime Prevention	15 credits
Introduction To Policing	30 credits

Year 2 compulsory modules
Introduction To Information And Intelligence	15 credits
Introduction To Investigation	15 credits
Introduction To Response	15 credits
Understanding Communities	15 credits

Year 3 compulsory modules
Professionalising Information And Intelligence	15 credits
Professionalising Policing	30 credits
Research Methods	15 credits

Year 4 compulsory modules
Delivering Policing To Communities	15 credits
Professionalising Investigation	30 credits
Professionalising Response	15 credits

Year 5 compulsory modules
Applying Research	15 credits
Policing And Society	15 credits

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Year 5 optional modules
Advanced Information And Intelligence	30 credits
Advanced Investigation	30 credits
Advanced Local Policing	30 credits

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Year 6 compulsory modules
Evidence Based Research Project	45 credits

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Year 6 optional modules
Analysis And Investigation Of Tereff Incidents	15 credits
Cyber Crime	15 credits
Doing Drugs: Policing Illegal Drug Use	15 credits
Field School In Forensic Archaeology	15 credits
Forensic Multimedia	15 credits
Practical Methods Of Crime Detection	15 credits
Techniques In Identification Of Human Remains	15 credits
Transnational Organised Crime	15 credits

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Entry requirements

UK qualifications

International qualifications

Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points

A levels: BBC
BTEC: DMM

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

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Facilities

Mock Courtrooms

Put legal theory into practice in our purpose-built mock courtrooms

Crime Scene House

We have a dedicated Crime Scene House fitted with CCTV and two-way audio which gives the option for both internal and external crime scenes, so you can hone your investigative and crime scene examination skills.

Libraries

We have Libraries and Service desks on all our sites in Stoke, Stafford and Shrewsbury. All have experienced and friendly staff who can answer your IT queries, help you to access resources, show you how to research for your assignments and even help with referencing.

Some libraries are open 24/7 at key times in the academic year and we have a 24 hour help line too.

Careers

Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree will provide one of the recognised routes into the police service. However, successful attainment of the Award does not in itself provide any guarantee of recruitment as a trainee police constable. Each police force within England and Wales sets out its own recruitment process and selection policy and entry requirements may vary from force to force. Prospective students are therefore strongly advised to check the specific requirements of their chosen force prior to undertaking study.

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Teaching and assessment

Overview

Teaching

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practicals. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups of around 16-18 students. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces throughout your course. Many of our courses are accredited or recognised by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies.

Assessment

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Students will be allocated one of the teaching team as their personal tutor throughout the three years. Personal tutors will support students throughout their time at university both pastorally and academically. The tutor will meet with their personal tutees regularly as part of group Personal Development Planning sessions as well as being available individually during Academic Support Times

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Feedback

You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Staff

Teaching staff are dedicated to improving the course and ensuring it remains current within the context of operational policing. The department maintains strong partnerships with a number of police services providing additional insight into policing through guest lectures and real world research opportunities.

You will be taught by an expert teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teaching training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader.

Dr Lauren MetcalfeCourse leader

I completed my undergraduate degree in Police and Criminal Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire. I continued studying and completed a masters in Criminal Investigation, then a Ph.D in Evidence Based Policing.Following my studies, I was employed as a researcher; involved in Policing research projects, collaborating with Police Forces and their partner agencies. I was also seconded to Lancashire Constabulary’s Evidence Based Policing team. I moved to Staffordshire University in 2017 and became course leader for the Professional Policing degree in 2018.

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Fees

Overview

Additional costs

Financial support

For the course starting on 14 September 2020 the tuition fees are:

Study option
Full-time

UK / EU / Channel Islands
£9,250 per year of study

International (Non-EU)
£14,000 per year of study

Study option
Part-time

UK / EU / Channel Islands
£4,620 per year of study

UK, EU and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

International (Non-EU) students: Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course, as long as you complete it in the normal time-frame (i.e. no repeat years or breaks in study).

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.

For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by visiting: www.gov.uk

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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Location:

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Award:

BSc (Hons)

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Full-time

Start date:

14 September 2020

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Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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