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Professional Policing BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Bedfordshire
UCAS CODE: L720

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Luton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This degree allows you to develop the knowledge and skills that underpin police work while preparing you for the challenges police officers face. Following the College of Policing curriculum, it combines theory, law and vocational experience (if you choose to be a volunteer or special constable) to give you a thorough understanding of modern policing.


Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

- Our Professional Policing degree is licensed by the College of Policing, the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. You graduate with the skills and qualifications needed to apply for a role as a police officer in England and Wales.


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- Mock custody suite and police interview room.- Scene-of-crime flat designed to mirror real-life police situations. - Interactive learning suite. - Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces. - Seven-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- We have strong links with Bedfordshire and Thames Valley police forces and can help you find placement opportunities within their service.


Your Student Experience

- Our curriculum is continually informed and updated by the latest demand-driven issues identified by the Home Office and College of Policing, meaning you leave with skills and knowledge suitable to tackle the latest challenges in the field of criminality. - You are taught by a multidisciplinary team of academics, reflecting the multi-agency approach required in modern policing. - Put your theoretical knowledge into action with role-play activities and real-life simulations in our mock custody suite, interview room and scene-of-crime flat. - Gain workplace-orientated skills suitable for a range of careers both within and outside of policing. - Enhance your experience with relevant field trips to sites such as the Old Bailey and Royal Courts of Justice. - Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures. - Immerse yourself in our exciting #SASS Change Maker initiative, which works with local charities, policymakers and community influences to raise awareness of topical issues in society.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire

  • University League Table

    129th

  • Campus address

    University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Luton, LU1 3JU, England

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