Professional Policing BA (Hons)

The course prepares potential law enforcement officers for active service to the public. Topics such as criminology, criminal legislation or procedures are covered in the programme. Students also explore cybercrime, acts of terrorism and aspects of public protection.

Why choose this direction?

• Faculty graduates find employment up to 15 months after graduation
• The course curriculum is geared towards encouraging activism in bringing about change for social justice (as part of the Change Maker programme)
• The course is licensed by the College of Policing

What skills are important for a graduate?

• Students explore theory in law and learn how to apply it in practice during work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Issues such as victim support, public prosecution, criminal legislation, public protection, mental health, different types of crime are addressed
• The teaching team includes social workers, police officers, mental health professionals, staff from the department of criminological sciences
• Students participate in workshops and lectures with special guests
• On completion of their education, graduates can serve in the Home Office force in England and Wales

Where to study this course?

Our suggested university for the Professional Policing BA (Hons) course is University Square Campus in Luton.

Department
This course is organized by:
School of Applied Social Studies

Qualifications
This course awards the qualifications:
BA Hons