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 of Information and Intelligence, Investigation, Crime and Crime Prevention, and Response Policing.
In year 2, you will build upon the learning achieved so far, with your focus being on delivering a professional policing service with modules such as Roads Policing, Policing Vulnerability and Professionalising Investigation. Additionally, you will study Policing in a Digital Age 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 through the selection of 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.
In Year 1, you will build on your academic skills by discussing the different Theories of Criminality and Crime in Context, as well as learning about the Principles of Law.
In year 2, 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 of Information and Intelligence, Investigation, Crime and Crime Prevention, and Response Policing.
In year 3, you will build upon the learning achieved so far, with your focus being on delivering a professional policing service with modules such as Roads Policing, Policing Vulnerability and Professionalising Investigation. Additionally, you will study Policing in a Digital Age and develop your research skills in preparation for your final year evidence-based research project.
In year 4, you will have the opportunity to learn about the more advanced aspects of policing and through the selection of 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 20 and 40 academic credits.
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.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 and 40 academic credits.
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.
Professional body accreditation
Professional body accreditation