Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

This degree in Professional Policing is approved by the College of Policing and is delivered by course tutors with experience of the criminal justice sector and police force. You will explore current and future challenges facing modern day policing and the criminal justice sector and study topics such as digital policing, forensic science and counter terrorism. You will have the chance to work with a variety of organisations to tackle crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and those working with the most vulnerable within our society. This degree has a practical focus and will help you to develop professional skills needed for the sector such as communication, teamwork and resilience. You will be supported to find a work placement to develop your professional skills and many of our students volunteer as special constables. You will benefit from industry expertise from third sector organisations, the probation service and the British Transport Police. Career opportunities include a range of roles within the police, probation, prison service, youth offending, Ministry of Defence Police and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. You may decide to continue your studies after your degree and progress onto an appropriate Masters or PGCE, if you would like to go into teaching.