BA (Hons) Professional Policing
Bachelor's degree
In Wolverhampton
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Weymouth College
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University of the Highlands and Islands
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Walsall College
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Neath Port Talbot College
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The School of Conservation Sciences - Bournemouth Uni
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School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University
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Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor's degree
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Wolverhampton
The PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) is a new, professional framework for the training of police officers and staff. As of 1st January 2020 successful appointment as a police officer in any one of the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales will be dependent upon the completion of a professional educational qualification. The College of Policing, as the professional body of the police service, have developed three new entry routes into the police service. One of these routes is by completion of a Pre-Join degree, whereby students will study a three year degree in professional policing which will equip them to deal with the exciting challenges modern policing has to offer.
The BA(Hons) Professional Policing programme has been designed, primarily, to meet the learning needs of students who wish to embark on a career in the police service (police and police staff) but will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas, for example; National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge are required.
As well as subject specific skills students will have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
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The national curriculum for the new ‘Pre-Join’ Professional Policing route into policing (as prescribed by the College of Policing as the professional body for policing) is professionally transformative, in that there is comprehensive, modern and up-to date coverage of areas of knowledge, skills and professional approaches that have been identified as critical to the 21st century policing role of the constable. These include (but are not limited to): evidence-based policing; decision-making and discretion; criminology and crime prevention; pro-active approaches to vulnerability, risk and public protection.
Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the five principle policing practice areas namely response policing, policing communities, policing the roads, information and intelligence and conducting investigations. Students will demonstrate their understanding by engaging in both practical and classroom based scenarios.
The programme has modules covering many interesting and contemporary policing issues such as digital policing (cybercrime), terrorism and public protection concerns. Students will become immersed in the role of a police constable, understanding the origins of the constable and how historical high profile police matters have shaped modern day policing. As well as gaining a comprehensive knowledge of police powers and procedures students will develop investigative skills including how to interview witnesses and suspects. The concept of police accountability will feature strongly throughout the course, and how that links with the standards of police professional behaviour.
Students will gain an insight into how police respond to major and critical incidents as well as understanding the complexities surrounding road policing and serious and organised crime.
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- Problem Solving
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- Decision Making
- Police
Course programme
Module: 4CJ002
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module outlines the framework of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The Police, described as 'the gateway to the criminal justice system', is examined first. The other topics in the module are designed to introduce the student to the process of criminal justice; they include, the role of the Crown Prosecution Service, Legal Representation, The Criminal Court Structure etc.
Module: 4PL020
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module will address the planning, design and development of policing-related research and the emergence of ‘evidence-based policing’. Students will learn about qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodologies and approaches; their inherent strengths and weaknesses; and the importance of research standards and ethics. They will develop their critical reading, researching, thinking, writing and referencing skills over the course of the module.
Module: 4PL022
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, benefits and challenges of police powers and procedures in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the function of police powers and the need for clear rules and regulations for police procedures when dealing with the public. There is a particular focus on stop search and the challenges inherent with this type of occurrence. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of community engagement and understand how to foster effective community relationships. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research about police powers and procedure and be able to use these materials for research purposes.
Module: 4PL019
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, benefits and challenges of community policing in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the function of community policing and the key issues surrounding community policing. There is a particular focus on anti-social behaviour and the challenges inherent with this type of incident. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of community engagement and understand how to foster effective community relationships. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research about community policing and be able to use these materials for research purposes.
Module: 4PL021
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, benefit and responsibilities of the police service in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the role of law enforcement agencies and the key issues surrounding policing. There is a particular focus on professionalism and policing by consent and the challenges faced by a contemporary police service. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of conducting and exercising police powers and procedures fairly and without bias. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research regarding national policing strategies and be able to use these materials for research purposes.
Module: 4CJ003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
To introduce students to how we think about crime and criminal justice. The module explores how popular and official knowledge about crime and victimisation are contructed. It goes on to locate these constructions within the context of contemporary British society.
Module: 5PL013
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module introduces students to the criminal investigation process. Students will be required to distinguish between different types of crime and why this is important in the investigation process. Students will be introduced to the different types of evidence and understand the importance of effective evidence management and the implications of not following policy and procedure. Complex live and cold cases will form a large part of this module, with students analysing the resources required to investigate such cases. Students will consider the challenges that victims and witnesses face during a complex investigation and the police response to these challenges.
Module: 5PL014
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module will introduce students to the core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing. Students will be expected to incorporate and apply key decision-making principles to practical scenarios, demonstrating fairness, ethics and integrity. They will be required to critically review policing incidents in which ethical considerations have been crucial to the decision-making process, using real-life cases of misconduct and judicial review. They will be encouraged to justify decisions based on a sound understanding of problems, to think ‘outside the box’ when considering solutions, to draw upon criminological and sociological theories to explain operational decision-making, and to have the confidence to challenge pre-existing structures, processes and practices.
Module: 5PL017
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will enable students to appreciate the importance of information and intelligence to key areas of policing. Students will examine relevant legislation/guidance underpinning information and intelligence in policing. There is a particular focus on how information and intelligence can help police operations. The module enables students to appreciate the issues that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research about this area of policing and be able to use these materials for research purposes.
Module: 5PL015
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will introduce students to problem-solving techniques, sources of evidence which can be used to support policing practice, and the models used to differentiate between types of evidence, in order to identify best practices. Students will learn about models used in problem-solving and crime prevention, such as: problem-oriented policing (POP), community-oriented policing, ‘hot spots’ policing, intelligence-led policing, predictive policing, the problem analysis triage, rational choice theory (criminological), and situational crime prevention, amongst others. They will not only learn to engage in effective problem-solving but appreciate the barriers to effective problem-solving, and how to overcome them.
Module: 5PL012
Credits: 20
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BA (Hons) Professional Policing
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Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Walsall College
BTEC West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Neath Port Talbot College
Vocational qualification Classroom-basedPrice on request -
The School of Conservation Sciences - Bournemouth Uni
Master BlendedPrice on request -
School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Edinburgh Napier University
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request
See all