BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Plymouth University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree that provides a solid foundation for any career in policing. The course's dynamic focus on current police practices and ongoing policing reforms ensure that you are prepared effectively for the policing profession or any associated discipline.Course Content: The course features a combination of practical and academic approaches to the study of policing. The diverse syllabus covers a wide range of highly relevant topics to policing, from understanding the principles and theories behind it to gaining essential practical competence. The course also offers the opportunity to engage in a research project in your final year.Key Modules: The BSc Professional Policing course incorporates important modules that equip students with integral skills and knowledge in policing. These include Introduction to Policing Theories and Concepts, Evidence-Based Policing, Understanding Criminal Behaviour, Law & the Legal System, Human Rights & Social Justice, and Victims & Victimology, among others.Accreditations: This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Police Curriculum. Therefore, the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a pre-join degree and does not guarantee recruitment into the police service.Future Careers: By completing this course, you're not only prepared for a career in policing but also for roles in related areas. These could include working in the broader criminal justice system or in areas such as immigration and customs, the prison service, probation service, social work, or local government.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.