Program Overview

Professional Policing HNC/HND/BA (Hons)

Course Overview

This pre-join policing degree course is designed to be an entry route into the police force, preparing new recruits to meet the demands of 21st-century policing.

Why Study This Course

Policing is an incredibly rewarding career, allowing you to truly make a difference to a community while giving you the opportunity to protect members of the public.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is licensed by the College of Policing under the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF) for the 2025/26 intake.

What You'll Study

Year One

• Introduction to Professional Policing and the Criminal Justice System - 30 credits
• Introduction to Evidence-based Policing - 30 credits
• Policing Responsibilities - 30 credits
• Understanding Policing Practice - 30 credits

Year Two

• Intermediate Professional Policing and the Criminal Justice System - 30 credits
• Intermediate Evidence-based Policing - 30 credits
• Principles of Modern Policing - 30 credits
• Aspects of Policing Practice - 30 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement – 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final Year

• Professional, Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills in Policing - 30 credits
• Community Policing Priorities - 30 credits
• Independent Research Project on Policing - 30 credits
• Specialist Research on Policing - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

This course is available as a full-time three-year course. Alternatively, this course can be offered on a part-time basis.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study.

Assessment

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

Entry Requirements

• HNC: 64 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
• HND: 80 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
• Degree: 104 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £9,535 per year (full-time), request fee information (part-time)
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £14,800 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £14,800 per year

Facilities

Some taught sessions take place in the neighbouring building, Elm Bank. We also utilise the facilities in the Alison Gingell building, such as the community houses and hospital ward for role play/simulation work.

Careers and Opportunities

On completion, you should be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the theoretical, analytical and practical aspects of policies, strategies and processes. Graduates will be equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to apply to the police force to become a Police/Detective Constable.