Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice

About this course

This work-based programme is designed to provide the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate effectively as a modern Police Officer.

Key details

• Start date(s): Not specified
• Study Mode: Full-time (2 years)
• Location: Main Campus and External Delivery Partner Location
• School: Criminology, Investigation and Policing

Course modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Policing - Core
• The Role of a Constable - Core
• Victimology and Vulnerabilities - Core

Year 2

• Criminology and Crime Prevention - Core
• Operational Policing - Core
• Leading the Service: Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism - Core

Learning and teaching

Assessment methods

• Presentations
• Assignments
• Practical scenarios
• Posters
• Operational Competence Portfolio of evidence

Programme delivery

• Preparation: Pre-recorded lectures, reading materials, or other tasks to support live teaching
• Live: Active learning, interaction with staff and peers, and addressing misunderstandings
• Post: Follow-up activities, feedback, and application of learning to new situations

Entry requirements

• A degree in any subject (or overseas equivalent) or a master’s degree
• No criminal convictions (minor offenses considered on an individual basis)
• Meet specified force attendance standard
• Pass the job-related fitness test
• Comply with the force tattoo policy
• Pass police vetting checks

Fees and finance

• The force will cover the entirety of the cost of this programme, with no cost to the learner

How to apply

• Application cycles are managed by the police force; interested applicants should visit their website directly

About Leeds Trinity University

• A professional Work-Based Learning programme combining part-time study with workplace training
• Over 50 years of experience in higher education
• Personal and inclusive university experience
• Teaching staff with extensive and relevant professional experience

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