Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Birmingham Newman University
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Birmingham Newman University offers an innovative foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. Our Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads into the first year of the 3 year degree in Professional Policing.The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degrees for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and ...Read more

Birmingham Newman University offers an innovative foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. Our Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads into the first year of the 3 year degree in Professional Policing.The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degrees for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and academic skills.BA (Hons) Professional PolicingThe BA Professional Policing degree, structured in a modular format, is a full-time program studied over a three-year period. This undergraduate degree provides a stimulating and challenging learning experience, aiming to develop a practical and informed understanding of professional policing. The course offers a blend of theory and practice, firmly rooted in the core principles and requirements of policing. It fosters a learning environment that supports independent study and the exploration of ideas, enabling you to draw upon your own experiences as a learner. As potential police officers or individuals considering other roles not strictly limited to policing, this course will help cultivate your passion for policing. It offers opportunities to enhance skills in problem-solving, effective communication, negotiation, leadership, and decision-making. The course aims to prepare you for postgraduate study, professional training, and graduate employment in the public, commercial and third sector

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59/101
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Tamanna
09 Dec 24

The staff are very helpful will always look for your best interest and help with whatever you need to make sure you get the highest marks. The only thing maybe to improve on is..Read more

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Emily
20 Nov 24

It's a small University with a small number if students compared to other University's, which I really like as I don't like large groups of people. I like the look of the uni as..Read more

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Tamanna
09 Dec 24
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
The staff are very helpful will always look for your best interest and help with whatever you need to make sure you get the highest marks. The only thing maybe to improve on is...
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Emily
20 Nov 24
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
It's a small University with a small number if students compared to other University's, which I really like as I don't like large groups of people. I like the look of the uni as...
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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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