Course overview
Our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing with Foundation Year is a 4-year degree which will provide you with a professional knowledge of the ethics, skills and attitudes that are critical to twenty-first-century policing. The course has been designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum for the role of a Police Constable under the National Policing Education Qualifications Framework. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing – a qualification recognised by police services that is achieved prior to recruitment.
A range of key topics will be studied in the area of crime, criminology, law, terrorism, associated psychology, sociology and criminal investigation. You will also learn through realistic scenarios and the use of a crime suite. The course is enriched by optional modules, giving you the opportunity to look deeper into issues such as Cybercrime or Forensic and Criminal Psychology. This course is perfect for students with an interest in working in policing, security or the criminal justice sector, or looking to study at Masters level.
The first year is a Foundation year which you will study alongside our LLB (Law) students and is taught by our law tutors. This first year focuses on developing the key skills required to undertake degree-level study. The subsequent three years then follow our full-time BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree course.
In the 2020 National Student Survey, The University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England. Please note: the degree has a currency of 5 years following graduation for recruitment into policing and you must still apply to the police force and satisfy their eligibility criteria. Interested students should contact the Police Service for more information.
Campus locations
Study method
- Blended
- In-class
- Online
Locations
- England
- London
- Bloomsbury
- London
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Duration study load
- 2 Years – Full-Time Study
Entry requirements
- Applicants must possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline
- Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted
- International applicants: must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Assessment
Throughout the course you are assessed by a variety of different methods to enable you to demonstrate the development of your knowledge and skills.
The methods of assessment include examinations, portfolio and coursework (e.g. project report or presentation).
Course Structure
Each year is made up of two semesters consisting of 12 teaching weeks, one week consolidation/revision and two weeks to complete assessments.
- Year 1: 31 weeks study including a one week induction
- Year 2: 30 study weeks
Subjects
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About The University of Law
The University of Law can trace its heritage back to 1876, with the formation of leading tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon. As the UK's longest-established specialist legal education provider, we've trained more practising lawyers in England and Wales than anyone else
The University has committed itself to ensure that students only ever learn in a realistic, professional, and contemporary context, with the support of tutors, over 90% of whom who are qualified solicitors, barristers, and judges, all with extensive practical experience. With a rich legacy and a reputation for innovative teaching practices, the University of Law retains a firm focus on developing the very best legal minds.
