Policing

This Course is aimed at students who are wanting to study a wide range of Police related units and develop their knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the roles and responsibilities of Policing. The HND in Policing will give students the experience of the breadth and depth of the sector, which will prepare the learner for further study, training or employment into the Policing community. The course will provide an insight into the different roles within the Police and give learners the opportunity to explore the local, regional and global context of Policing. The HND in Policing can be used as the initial stages of the education pathway that can lead into popular roles such as Police Constable, Police Community, plus roles within the Special Police Force: British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police. The objectives of the HND in Policing are as follows: • To equip students with sector specific skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global policing environment. • To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within the police, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels. • To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values. • To provide opportunities for students to progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in policing or a related area. • To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives. • To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification. • To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with employment or academic aspirations. • To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs. • To provide students with the context in which to consider professional ethics and their relation to personal, professional and statutory responsibilities within the police sector

UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Any combination of credits will be accepted provided the overall total is equal to a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points