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BSc Professional Policing

Northumbria University

Institution
Northumbria University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
LL44
Typical offer
A-level CA, UCAS 96-112

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sociology, exploring crime, policing, and the criminal justice system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The final year includes an independent dissertation, and a work placement with a police force or criminal justice agency is available.

Modules

  • Effective Police Investigation
  • Introduction to Criminology and Policing
  • Evidence Based Policing
  • Decision-making, Teamwork and Leadership in Policing
  • Introduction to Digital Crime Investigations
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Crime, Offenders and Victims
  • Professional Standards and Police Integrity
  • Research Methods for Policing
  • Evidence Based Policing: Practices and Pitfalls
  • Digital Forensics: Principles and Practices
  • Public Law and Policing
  • Contemporary Policing and Security
  • Dissertation
  • Professional Police Practice in Context
  • Crime, Animals and the Environment
  • Work Experience Dissertation
  • Life after Crime
  • Cybercrime and Society
  • Family Law
  • Introduction to Comparative and International Criminal Law
  • Sports Law
  • Advanced Criminal Procedure