Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/>As police forces in England and Wales aim to adapt to meet the demands of the 21st century, discover an in-depth degree developed in partnership with various police forces in the UK.<br/><br/>This course will:<br/>• Combine scenario-based learning based upon simulated policing encounters, together with lectures and seminars taught by experienced academic staff and retired experienced police officers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Offers opportunities for students to develop their academic knowledge and skills in policing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will:<br/>Develop knowledge of the broader criminal justice system.<br/><br/>Demonstrate advanced skills in dealing effectively and sensitively with members of the public.<br/><br/>On completion of the course, have the necessary legal and policing knowledge and key transferable skills to meet the operational requirements of the police service.<br/><br/>Study in a subject area rated first in the UK for student satisfaction in the Sociology subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022.<br/><br/>Study a course that is part of the Sociology CAH3 subject group rated 2nd out of UK universities for teaching in the National Student Survey 2021. It was also rated 1st out of Welsh universities for learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning community, student voice, students union and overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021.<br/><br/>*Study a course that is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales overall in the Criminology subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022. In the same league tables, the subject area was also rated 1st in the UK for satisfaction with teaching, 1st in the UK for satisfaction with the course, and 1st in the UK for satisfaction with assessment. <br/><br/>*Study a course that is rated 1st in the UK for teaching quality and 1st in Wales for student experience in the Criminology subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.<br/><br/>Key Course Features:<br/>Equips you with the knowledge and understanding, skills and tools that are highly relevant to employment as a Police Constable and in other policing roles.<br/><br/>Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with a background in police and policing.<br/><br/>You will build strong and sustainable networks and links with public service and third sector organisations involved in policing for both professional and personal development and advancement.<br/><br/>An interactive blended approach to teaching.<br/><br/>Proud to work with North Wales Police, Dyfed-Powys Police, West Mercia Police, Thames Valley Police and the City of London Police.<br/><br/>Develops knowledge relating to the professional performance of the police constable role, permitting learners who are subsequently recruited to the police service to pursue a career as a Police Constable or Police Staff.<br/><br/>Study in a subject area rated first in the UK for student satisfaction in the Sociology subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022. <br/><br/>Study a course that is part of the Sociology CAH3 subject group rated 2nd out of UK universities for teaching in the National Student Survey 2021. It was also rated 1st out of Welsh universities for learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning community, student voice, students union and overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021. <br/><br/>*This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales overall in the Criminology subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022. - In the same league tables, the subject area was also rated 1st in the UK for satisfaction with teaching, 1st in the UK for satisfaction with the course, and 1st in the UK for satisfaction with assessment. <br/><br/>*This course is rated 1st in the UK for teaching quality and 1st in Wales for student experience in the Criminology subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.