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BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You’ll develop a firm foundation in the theory and practice of policing, while strengthening your skill set through supporting disciplines, such as criminology, the application of ethics and the interpretation of legislation and procedure.

This programme delivers a curriculum set by The College of Policing, so you can be sure your learning will be of the highest calibre. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team come from a wide range of policing backgrounds, and their extensive knowledge is complemented by guest speakers from a variety of policing and criminal justice roles. Our licensed ‘pre-join’ degree is the go-to course to get you off to the best possible start in your policing career.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC-BBC

  • T-levels: P – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

  • Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit –  15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

  • Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

  • Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

  • Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Understanding the Police Constable Role

  • Policing Vulnerability in Contemporary Society

  • Police Legislation

  • Academic Study Skills and Applied Social Sciences

  • Information and Intelligence

  • Policing, Decisions and Ethics

2 Year 2
  • Professionalism, Values and Standards

  • Vulnerability and Risk

  • Specialist Procedures

  • Operational Policing

  • Academic Research Skills

  • Criminological Concepts

3 Year 3
  • Coaching and Mentoring

  • Response Policing

  • Community Policing

  • Police Investigation (specialism)

  • Information and Intelligence (specialism)

  • Dissertation

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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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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