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Course Overview

BA (Hons) Professional Policing equips you to meet that challenge. You’ll prepare for the fast-moving world of policing by following a curriculum written and licensed by the College of Policing.

Studying on our BA (Hons) Professional Policing, you will study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects and gain the knowledge you need for a rewarding career in the police service.

The highlights

  • This degree is designed and delivered in close partnership with local constabularies to give you a head start in your career
  • We encourage and support you to become a special constable with either Derbyshire Constabulary, Nottinghamshire Police, or British Transport Police which enables you to put your studies into practice 
  • We equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to become an effective police officer
  • Visits to police stations, prisons, and victim support centers will give you a close look at how the criminal justice system works
  • Our academic staff have wide-ranging experience in policing and are pioneering influential research

Why this course?

Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing provides the ideal preparation for one of the most challenging professions of all. It equips you with an in-depth understanding of the role of a police officer today, including a thorough grasp of criminal justice systems and the powers and laws used by the police throughout England and Wales. You will graduate with a highly regarded and valuable qualification to stand you in good stead for a policing career.

Expert teaching

We have a team of academics with years of policing experience and at all levels. You can also draw on our excellent network of contacts ranging from chief constables and crime commissioners to representatives of national and international policing organisations.

Our outstanding visiting speaker and events programme captures topical issues and debates. Recent guests have included policing experts from the USA – a retired police Captain, a retired Chief of Police and a current SWAT commander – who provided a unique insight into their policing models. In addition, the former Chief Constable of Derbyshire shared experiences from his career, the changes which have transformed the profession and the challenges for policing in the 21st Century.

Your studies will be underpinned by our leading-edge research into the explanations and motivations for criminal behaviour and how criminal activity can be detected and prevented. This includes a focus on the notion of policing itself, ethical codes, human rights, and police governance.

Through our International Policing and Justice Institute, we have built a reputation as a world-leading provider of police, security, and justice training and are regularly commissioned to provide educational solutions for policing organisations in other countries.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 120
Specific requirements at A-level

No specific subject requirements

Specific requirements at GCSE At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Interview / Audition N/A
Portfolio N/A

 Alternative entry qualifications:

  • BTEC - DDM
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6

The University of Derby in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police and Derbyshire Constabulary run the police cadet scheme resulting in the Foundation in Policing qualification. On successful completion of the Foundation in Policing, applicants applying for this course will qualify for entry.

English language Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees

Type Full-time Part-time
UK

£9250 per year

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International/EU

£14045 per year

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This information was accurate on : 26/04/2021
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