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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
CU Coventry
Full Time
May 2027
3 Year
This vocational degree meets the new standards set by the College of Policing’s Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF), will be used by all police forces across England and Wales as part of the newly-categorised modes of entry into the policing profession.The pre-join route gives you the opportunity to study for a degree and then apply to a force and follow a shorter on-the-job training programme to become a police constable or a special constable. The degree is designed so that you will undertake the learning as set out by the PEQF, attain a BA (Hons) Professional Policing and be equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to apply to the Police Force to become a police constable. This exciting new course focuses on the main challenges a 21st century Police Officer faces, such as protecting the vulnerable, digital policing and counter-terrorism measures. It also provides a foundation knowledge into the role of a Police Constable and the five core areas of professional policing practice: Response Policing, Policing Communities, Policing the Roads, Information and Intelligence, and Conducting Investigations. You will also undertake your own research project into your chosen policing practice area in the final year.3 year - Degree
This module aims to emphasise the importance of evidence-based policing in practice. Students will explore case studies on the impact of evidence-based policing in different areas of practice as well as be able to distinguish between different types of evidence. They will also learn to employ the key protocols of radio communication in police work.
This module lays the foundations, explaining the role of the police constable and the professionalisation of the service. It proactively embeds equality, diversity and human rights as a core theme of professional policing practice. The module discusses the functions of the Criminal Justice System, explaining the police role within it, including the supporting of witnesses and managing suspects.
The aim of this module is to introduce the student into the broad, complex and expanding area in which policing now operates. This module is the gateway to the study of the following subjects: Criminology and Crime Prevention, Vulnerability and Risk, Public Protection, Digital Policing and Counter Terrorism.
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the five core areas of professional policing practice, namely, Response Policing, Policing Communities, Policing the Roads, Information and Intelligence and Conducting Investigations. Students will explore a very wide range of issues in this module and be able to relate their study to actual areas of practice.
Students will explore a very wide range of issues in this module and be able to relate to actual areas of practice. These include an in-depth understanding of a ?critical incident? and the role of the Joint Emergency Services Operation, community engagement strategies and the roles of key stakeholders.
Students will be required to analyse the constraints associated with an evidence-based approach to policing including an analysis of cost benefit and end user satisfaction. They will have an opportunity to develop a research proposal based on an identified problem, learn about ?organisational justice? and be able to advance strategies for dealing with organisational culture in policing.
The aim of the module is to further embed the concepts of Valuing Difference and Inclusion, Maintaining Professional Standards and the Criminal Justice Process but at a more advanced intermediate level. It examines the theories and concepts linked to ethics and the impact of policing in diverse communities.
The aim of this module is to build upon previous learning by introducing students to new concepts within the constituent subjects (Criminology and Crime Prevention, Vulnerability and Risk, Public Protection, Digital Policing, and Counter Terrorism) whilst consolidating existing knowledge. The subject matter is advanced and the case studies more complex, reflecting the ever-changing requirements of modern day policing.
Placement Year
This module aims to equip the student with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to address local policing priorities as identified by the respective police services. These may include caring for the vulnerable, increased blue light collaboration, effective use of technology, empowering communities and efficient and timely customer service.
The module enables students to undertake a sustained, in-depth research exploration and thereby demonstrate the ability to use research and enquiry skills to collect, analyse and interpret relevant literature and information. Students identify a hypothesis to conduct a research project within an aspect of policing for further investigation and produce a comprehensive, analytical report of this area taking account of appropriate research skills.
This Advanced Professional, Leadership and Problem Solving Skills module will aid the student in enhancing their awareness of professionalism in modern policing. They will critically explore the use of social media in policing as well as the influence such media would have on communities and the individual. Students will learn advanced leadership skills and be introduced to coaching, mentoring and assessment in the workplace.
The module enables students to undertake specialist research in their chosen area of professional practice and thereby demonstrate the ability to use research and enquiry skills to collect, analyse and interpret relevant literature/information. Students identify a specific area in which to conduct the research project and produce a comprehensive, analytical report of this area taking account of appropriate research skills.
104 Grades/points required
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