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Illustrious partnership working

We have established links with multiple UK Police forces and international institutions such as Rutgers University’s Miller Centre on Policing and Community Resilience in the USA, and work with the Enforcement, Law, Management University (ELMU) in Malaysia.

A force in police education

A leading UK provider of police education with over 2000 student officers having joined a PEQF policing course at Staffordshire University since 2019.

Winners in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards

Winners in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards – Winners of the Protective Services Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in 2024, and finalists in 2023.


At Staffordshire University's Institute of Policing (IoP), our mission is to make a profound impact on police professional practice and research. As a leading UK provider of police education, we house Europe's largest concentration of expertise within a single university.

Specialising in large-scale provision, our team, including experienced policing professionals, combines practical training with research-informed academic theory. We deliver education in-country and through innovative online methods. Our portfolio includes distinguished undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF).

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About the Institute of Policing
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Meet the team
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Work with us

Our programmes

The Institute supports a range of undergraduate and postgraduate activities, offering a portfolio of police related programmes which are developing distinction for their applied and research-informed focus.

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Join the Police

Explore your path to a rewarding career in policing at Staffordshire University. Whether you're a newcomer or seasoned professional, our expert-led programs offer diverse entry points. Benefit from real-world insights through our academic faculty with police experience.
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Post-Graduate

Elevate your expertise with the Institute of Policing postgraduate courses. Specialised programs, expert faculty, and real-world impact await.
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Research

Discover groundbreaking student and staff research at Staffordshire University's Institute of Policing. Explore the ICYou research journal, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion in British policing.

What we offer

Immersive Suite

Our Immersive Suite can simulate almost any environment including home, hospital and pub. The suite allows 360 projection putting you in a more realistic environment to enhance simulations.

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Student support

As a student officer at Staffordshire University, you have access to a range of support to ensure you reach your potential in your early policing career and beyond.
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Recruitment and Events

Find out more about how we actively foster and cultivate the next generation of exceptional police officers as well as partnership opportunities.

News and Updates

National award for outstanding police apprenticeships

Staffordshire University, working together with its Regional Police partnership, has scooped a national award for its police apprenticeships.

Staffordshire University and Rutgers University strengthen collaboration

Staffordshire University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rutgers University’s prestigious Miller Centre

Policing graduate is a force to be reckoned with

A graduate who is the first in her family to go to university has achieved a first class degree and a job with Staffordshire Police.

Student officers begin Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Policing recruits start their apprenticeships at Staffordshire Unviersity.

IoP simulation day

IoP 2023 graduation

Engaging the Extreme research conference

Women Who recruitment event

National Association for Pastoral Care and Education awards

Contact us

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021