BA (Hons) Professional Policing

The Professional Policing BA course at the University of Northampton is designed to suit those who aspire to become a police officer in England or Wales. It is a pre-join degree that is recognised by police services, and it covers the national curriculum for the police constable role, intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and the context in which policing operates.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will explore a wide range of topics related to professional policing, these include law, criminology, community engagement, public protection, communication, and resolution of conflict. They will also develop skills such as understanding ethics and integrity, decision making, and problem-solving that are crucial for a successful policing career.Key Modules: Some of the main modules covered in the course include Understanding the Police Role, Applied Policing Skills, Policing Diversity and Communities, Response Policing, and Public Protection and Specialist Operations.Accreditations: This course is officially recognised by police services throughout England and Wales, and covers the national curriculum for the role of the police constable.Future Careers: This degree provides an eligible route to apply to a police service in England and Wales as a Police Constable. Other potential careers include roles in community safety departments, victim and offender support, insurance investigation, and other related opportunities in the legal sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.