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BA (Hons) Professional Policing

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You have a strong sense of justice and the ability to diffuse tension in stressful situations, you might want to consider a career in policing. By June 2021, policing will become a graduate-qualified profession in England and Wales €“ so a relevant degree is a requirement for anybody wanting to become a fully operational police officer. Licensed by the College of Policing, our course is the first approved €˜pre-join degree in the South West, providing an excellent route into the profession and ensuring the required standards are met.

General Eligibility

104 – 120 UCAS tariff points, BCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court

  • Personal and Professional Development Portfolio

  • Fundamentals for Policing

  • Police Governance and Accountability

  • Principles of Investigation Practice

  • Introductory Research & Fieldwork for Policing

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Data Collection & Data Analysis

  • Forensic Criminology

  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Policing

  • The Practice of Policing (I) - Policing Communities & Response Policing

  • Public Protection for Policing

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Strategic Policing: Applied Performance Improvement

  • Evidence-Based Research Project (Policing)

  • Civil Emergencies and Critical Incident Management

  • Professionalizing Policing

  • Extremism, Counter Terrorism and Policing

  • The Practice of Policing (II) - Digital Policing & Policing the Roads

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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