Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Bangor University

About This Course

This Professional Policing degree draws on established experience, evidence and theory. It prepares you to prevent and respond to crime, building trust within local communities.

Licensed by the College of Policing, it meets all the core requirements of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF). This means that, on graduation, you can apply to join the police anywhere in England or Wales. Completing the Degree does not give automatic entry and the usual application process has to be completed.

This course utilise a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop delivered at Bangor University. You will benefit from our combined expertise – in research into policing, the causes of crime and crime control, and practical policing skills. In addition to legislative, policy and procedural knowledge, you will gain insight into current police practice.

This hands-on Policing degree will equip you with the right skills and knowledge to adapt to the professional complexity of modern-day policing, including the changing nature of crime and demands on police services.

You will be prepared for the emotional, physical and mental demands of a rewarding career in the police and related fields. Your in-depth knowledge of policing and criminal justice, coupled with excellent communication, leadership, persuasion, diplomacy and research skills, will prove highly attractive to future employers. Not just in other areas of the criminal justice system, but also any civil service or public sector roles.

This degree delivered at Bangor University and licensed by the College of Policing has been developed in partnership with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM). You will be taught wholly at Bangor University.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• The programme capitalise on close links to North Wales Police and other criminal justice agencies in the area in terms of assisting students with career options.
• Learn from both research active criminologists and experienced former police officers.
• The degree programme is designed to provide students with effective engagement with the College of Policing curriculum blending practical and academic learning throughout the 3 years.
• A range of visiting speakers adds to the learning experience.
• We offer pastoral support and guidance through a dedicated team of personal tutors and year co-ordinators who monitor student performance and provide guidance throughout the 3 years of the degree programme.

Careers

On graduation from this Professional Policing degree, youll be all set to apply to become a probationary police constable for any police force in England and Wales. Indeed, some of our graduates have gone on to work for North Wales Police.

You can apply for other professional police roles, such as community support officers, control room operators and analysts. You could also pursue careers in a variety of civilian roles across the criminal justice system including the police, courts system, prison or probation service, youth offending, national intelligence and security agencies, private security, community justice, and victim support. Over time, you may choose to specialise in specific areas, such as cybercrime or fraud investigation, for instance.

During your studies, youll gain a solid understanding of evidence-based policing and the use of social science research methods, together with a whole host of transferrable skills. In particular, your analytical, problem-solving, reasoning, persuasion, negotiation, and critical judgment skills will be of interest to local or central government, voluntary organisations, charities, research institutes, thinktanks, education providers.