BSc Professional Policing
Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Law, covering professional policing practice and evidence-based methods. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. Authorised by the College of Policing and underpinned by the National Policing Curriculum, the programme includes an Extended Independent Study in the final year. Partnerships with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police enable ride-alongs and engagement with specialist units.
Modules
- Introduction to Police Values and Attributes
- Introduction to Contemporary Policing
- Introduction to Vulnerability, Risk and Public Protection
- Police Investigations
- Contemporary Policing Practice
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Advanced Vulnerability, Risk and Public Protection
- Information and Intelligence in Evidence-Based Policing
- Extended Independent Study
- Understanding the Police Constable Role: Ethics and Policy
- Advanced Contemporary Policing
- Problem Solving in Policing