Professional Policing

A career in policing demands skill, responsibility, leadership, initiative and a genuine desire to make a difference to society.

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree programme gives students the opportunity to meet that challenge. This programme is designed to prepare students for the fast-moving world of policing by following a curriculum written and licensed by the College of Policing.

Studying on our BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme allows learners the opportunity to study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects and gain the knowledge required for a rewarding career in the police service.

Please note that completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff.

Typical Modules Include:

Year 1
Understanding The Police Constable Role
Policing Communities
Research Methods and Academic Skills for Policing
Police Procedure and Evidence
Criminal Justice
Criminology and Crime Prevention

Year 2
Criminal Investigation
Information and Intelligence
Policing the Roads
Police Response and Major Incidents
Police Accountability, Decision-making and Discretion
Police Problem-solving Models and Theories

Year 3
Serious and Organised Crime
Policing Mental Health, Vulnerability and Risk
Policing Abuse and Public Protection
Research Project (Dissertation)
*Plus one optional specialism module from
*Domestic Abuse
*Psychopathy
*Murder: Dynamics, Pathologies and Investigation
*Populism, Extremism and Violence

*Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.

Written Essays
Group presentations
Group and individual case study work sessions
Observational Role-plays
Written knowledge checks
Written exams
Group work assignments and presentations