Professional Policing

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L436

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,120 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Professional Policing

About

The recruitment process for police officers has changed significantly. From 2020, to be confirmed in post as a police constable, officers will require a professional educational qualification from a course of study approved by the College of Policing. Onerecognisedpathway into the police service will be the completion of this pre-join degree in Professional Policing.

This BSc in Professional Policing is a qualification designed and approved by the College of Policingto meet the new requirements and seeks to address the critical questions and issues that the modern police officer will face.

You will study six modules per year in areas such as; investigation management, response policing, policing communities, criminology and criminological research methods. Specific subject areas include cyber-crime, counter terrorism, investigation of serious crime, dealing with vulnerability and safe-guarding victims and criminological theories of crime and society. The course is underpinned with modules and support on academic skills, research methods and professional development, culminating in an evidenced based project (dissertation) on a contemporary policing issue of your choice.

This programme offers unique opportunitiesto experience inter-professional learning, simulation exercises and community engagement. You will be able to share learning experiences with students from other courses such as Nursing, Social Work and Criminology, including shared modules and practice exercises. This will enhance your learning and prepare you for working in practice with other linked professions.

You will have the opportunity to do work placements and will be able to take advantage of our strong links with various organisations across Greater Manchester. We also encourage you to jointhe Special Constabulary of Greater Manchester Police if you wish to.

Theprogrammeteam includes former police officers with many years of professional knowledge and experience in a wide variety of policing disciplines as well as leading academics from criminology, sociology, social policy and social work.

What will I be doing?

Current circumstances, and potential future changes in government advice, mean that we may need to vary the methods of teaching and/or assessment during the forthcoming academic year.

TEACHING

The course is delivered by a team of expert academics, based in sociology and criminology, alongside former senior police officers. The team members have carried out research in key areas of policing and the wider criminal justice system (CJS). In addition, members of the programme team have extensive practical and operational experience as police officers.

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to cater for all styles of learning. This includes:

Lectures
Group tutorials
Seminars- in groups and based on a lecture subject or allocated reading
Presentations - including those given from someone working in the profession - the programme team will organise regular visits from high-profile speakers, including serving senior police officers
Student-directed study - where work is assigned and deadlines given
Site visits - where you can gain a working insight into organisations and institutions linked to this course
Simulation

We place emphasis on the acquisition of individual transferable skills as well as the development of knowledge and skills important to those working in the field.

ASSESSMENT

A variety of assessment methods will be used, these include:

Essays
Policy briefing papers
Seminar reports
Presentations
Exams
Dissertation

Learn the essential knowledge, skills and professional approaches that are required in modern policing

Critically explore the role of the police

Explore the complex and diverse nature of modern communities

Develop critical thinking and research skills

Study a programme approved by the College of Policing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,120 / year

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

Before you apply

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