BA (Hons) Professional Policing

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing course at Nottingham Trent University is a three-year long full-time program that prepares students for a career in policing and other related fields. The course offers a well-rounded understanding of policing and law enforcement, including understanding law, order, and the criminal justice system. It also fosters the development of critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in students.Course Content: This program covers a wide range of subject matters, including ethics, human rights, crime prevention, investigative skills, International Policing, Community Policing, and Leadership and Management in the Policing Context. The students get a comprehensive understanding of the Criminal Justice System and other social, economic, and political issues related to it.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of this program include Policing in Context, Theories and Perspectives in Policing, Investigative Skills, Ethics and Policing, and Crime Prevention and Community Policing.Accreditations: The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree is validated by the College of Policing.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, students can explore a multitude of career paths in policing and crime prevention fields. The course provides a solid foundation for students wishing to enter the Police Service through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or the Degree Holder Entry Program (DHEP). The knowledge and skills provided by this course make the students ideal candidates for positions within the police, social workers, local government officers, and roles within private security and insurance companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.