This course is a national pre-join degree licensed by the professional body for policing, the College of Policing. The course is delivered by subject-matter experts and experienced practitioners (including retired police officers) with a wealth of subject expertise to prepare you with the key transferable skills required for the role of police constable. Entry requirements for joining any of the 43 police forces in England and Wales have changed and is something to consider if you are thinking of pursuing a career as a police officer. The Degree in Professional Policing is one of the four College of Policing routes to join a police force as a police constable On our course, you will cover all the learning content of the College of Policing’s Degree in Professional Policing, as well as receive additional detailed inputs on specialist subjects like public protection and digital crime. You will gain a grounded knowledge of the key aspects of policing, such as legislation, police powers and investigative interviewing skills. Our excellent simulation facilities for role-play scenarios will allow you to put your knowledge into practice in a safe learning environment. Our policing skills labs comprise an immersive learning suite, interview rooms, crime scene houses, road policing scenarios, a custody office and a mock courtroom. Through our relationships with police colleagues, we can help you obtain an opportunity to apply to be a special constable, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills into practice with on-the-job experience, and providing evidence to support your CV.