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Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Studying on our BA (Hons) Professional Policing, you will study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects and gain the knowledge you need for a rewarding career in the police service.

Please note that completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff.

About this course

Because it is designed in close partnership with constabularies, this course is aimed mainly at ambitious individuals who want to pursue a career in policing. It paves the way for you to join a hugely rewarding profession which brings new challenges every day, demanding high levels of responsibility, dedication and integrity.

Although the BA (Hons) Professional Policing qualification will not guarantee you a position within the police service, it will set you apart as an attractive candidate to secure a role.

The skills you develop on the course could also prove invaluable for a career within the broader criminal justice system. You could, for instance, consider roles in areas such as civilian investigation, crime reduction partnerships, probation, security and loss prevention.

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Subjects

  • Police
  • Law
  • Law and Policy
  • Study
  • Study Skills
  • Foundation
  • Philosophy
  • Political
  • Political Theory
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Substitute

Course programme

What you will study

Foundation year

You will study modules such as:
  • Study skills
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Political Studies
If you don’t have either English or Maths GCSE, you will need to substitute one or two of the above for a module in English and/or Maths.

Stage one
  • Understanding the Police Constable Role (20 credits)
  • Policing Communities (20 credits)
  • Research Methods and Academic Skills for Policing (20 credits)
  • Criminal Justice (20 credits)
  • Criminology and Crime Prevention (20 credits)
Stage two
  • Criminal Investigation (20 credits)
  • Information and Intelligence (20 credits)
  • Policing the Roads (20 credits)
  • Police Response and Major Incidents (20 credits)
  • Police Accountability, Decision-making and Discretion (20 credits)
  • Police Problem-solving Models and Theories (20 credits)
Stage three
  • Research Project - Dissertation (40 credits)
  • Serious and Organised Crime (20 credits)
  • Policing Mental Health, Vulnerability and Risk (20 credits)
  • Policing Abuse and Public Protections (20 credits)
You will then choose one of the following optional modules:
  • Advanced Investigative Interviewing (20 credits)
  • Murder: Dynamics, Pathologies and Investigation (20 credits)
  • Working with Young Offenders (20 credits)
  • Crime, Media and Culture (20 credits)
Please note: these modules are subject to availability, and may change to suit the needs of the profession.

Additional information

UK/EU fee

£9,250 per year (2020/21)

International fee

£14,045 per year (2020/21)

Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Price on request