Policing and Criminology BSc

This programme will provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of aspects of policing combined with the study of Criminology where the student will look at:

• Crime
• Why people commit crime
• What deters people from crime
• Policing of crime
• The legal penal system

Course Overview

This programme of study is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to enter the police service. It is designed in anticipation of the proposed ‘Policing Degree’ currently being considered by the College of Policing which if introduced will form an essential criteria for those wishing to apply for the post of Police Constable.

Career Opportunities

The course team has developed very close links with a number of professional organisations in both the public sector and legal services fields. This has allowed for close consultation on the development of course content and the availability of unique work experience opportunities.

The course works closely with South Wales Police and Dyfed Powys Police and has developed a volunteer work programme for the students to gain valuable experience and insight into the profession.

This will put the students in a more advantageous position to gain employment in their chosen profession.

The course provides a good opportunity for students who would be interested in the Fast Track route into the Police.

The course works closely with other Public sector organisations, all of which have legal departments. The combination of both legal and public sector understanding and knowledge would be seen as a benefit to such a position.

The team has developed close relationships with local Law firms and developing work experience opportunities which would benefit the students if they chose to extend into further legal study.