Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree provides education and training for those looking to pursue a career in police work.

Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree provides education for those looking to pursue a career in police work. The course not only covers relevant topics in policing, but also provides an insight into the criminal justice system. This makes the degree perfect for those wanting to kick-start their career in policing.

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree has been designed to meet the needs of the police education qualification framework (PEQF) and is fully licensed by the College of Policing, the professional body of the police service. There are four entry routes into the police service, developed by the College of Policing, one of them is by finishing our degree in Professional Policing, which equips our students with the necessary knowledge and understanding to deal with the challenges and exciting obstacles that modern policing has to offer.

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme has been crafted to meet the educational needs of students who wish to embark on a career in the police service. This policing degree will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas. Some of these areas include the National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking, and similar organisations where investigative or relevant legal knowledge is required.

As well as the industry-relevant skills that a policing degree will provide, students will also be able to develop other important skills that are of great interest to future employers. These include the ability to present a strong argument, IT expertise, research skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams.

What's unique about this course?
The course not only covers relevant topics in policing, but also provides an insight into the criminal justice system.

PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) is a new, professional framework for the training of police officers and staff.

This policing degree will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas.

What happens on the course?
The national curriculum for the new ‘pre-join professional policing route (as prescribed by the College of Policing, which is the professional body for policing) is professionally transformative, in that there is comprehensive, modern, and up-to date coverage of the knowledge, skills, and professional approaches that have been identified as being critical to the 21st century policing role of the constable.

Potential Career Paths
Although many students studying this course will be wanting to become a police constable upon completion, it is important to reiterate that this policing degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer.

Police services in England and Wales each have their own recruitment process and terms for selection, with entry requirements varying from each service. Its important to check your eligibility through the police service website, which will assist you in deciding to undertake the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course or to pursue a policing career.