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BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Following the National Police Curriculum as set out by the College of Policing, this BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree prepares you for the emotional, physical and mental demands of a rewarding career in policing and related fields.

Use simulated facilities that replicate situations you’ll face in your job, gain insights from teaching staff with law enforcement experience, and get experience with local police forces.

You'll also gain legislative, policy and procedural knowledge and develop the critical thinking, communication, decision making and conflict management skills you need.

You'll graduate with the core knowledge required of a probationary police constable, which provides you with an entry route into policing in England and Wales, the foundations to pursue other careers in law enforcement and criminal justice, or to continue your studies at postgraduate level.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – BBB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112–120 points from 3 A levels or equivalent 

  • T levels – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

  • International Baccalaureate – 29 (29 points from the IB Diploma, with 664, 655 or 754 at Higher Level)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

2 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Crime and Society

  • Criminal Justice 

  • Essential Skills for Criminologists

  • Evidence-based Policing 

  • Introduction to Policing 

3 Year 2

Core modules in this year include: 

  • Community Policing and Public Protection

  • Complex Investigations

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Policing and Society

  • Researching Criminology

  • Victims of Crime: Key Players in the Criminal Justice System

4 Year 3

Core modules in this year include:

  • Applied Policing and Investigation

  • Dissertation (Criminology)

  • Management of Criminal Investigations

  • Policing: Communities, Intelligence and Information

  • Policing: Law, Policy and Practice

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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