Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

For 25 years Christ Church has led the way in providing innovative academic and professional programmes to support students seeking a career in policing. This degree, validated by the College of Policing, continues to build on these years of experience to deliver a programme which meets the changing nature of crime and the profession. This course thoroughly embeds the current National Policing Curriculum, allowing you to develop a strong grounding in the theory and practice of policing, crime and the criminal justice system. You will be able to explore the diversity of the police role and gain practical experience through volunteering opportunities, giving you a great start to your career.Our dedicated and experienced staff will support your development into a skilled professional who meets the pre-join requirement for the role of Police Constable or is able to utilise the knowledge and experience gained to join emerging careers in the criminal justice, intelligence and security fields, to name but a few. You will explore areas such as:- Policing legislation and procedures- The criminal justice system- Crime prevention- Criminal investigations- Policing communities- Evidence-based policing and research methods