Professional Policing
UCAS Code: I766
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 points.
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 points
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 112 UCAS points.
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 points
HNC (BTEC)
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
HND (BTEC)
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second or third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4 and level 5 (where appropriate). A transcript will be required.
112 tariff points from composite elements of IB
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Achieve a minimum of 112tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
Completing our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree will equip you with a high level of knowledge and expertise of carrying out the role of the police constable and the complex requirements of 21st century policing. Although specifically designed for those seeking to become police constables with Police forces in England & Wales, the programme is of value to those interested in other branches of law enforcement and who are considering pursuing a career in the wider policing sector.
In year 1, you will be introduced to the legislation, policy and practice that underpins the roles and responsibilities of the police constable. This will include an introduction to the use information and intelligence, investigation, understanding communities and response policing. You will develop your academic skills and study criminological aspects of crime and crime prevention.
In year 2, you will build upon the learning achieved so far, with your focus being on delivering a professional policing service. Additionally, you will study the impact of crime on society and develop your research skills in preparation for your final year evidence-based research project.
In year 3, you will have opportunity to learn about the more advanced aspects of policing and to conduct evidenced based research. Through the selection of one of three core conditional modules and an option module you will be able to focus upon specialisms within policing in which you have developed an interest and may wish to pursue in your chosen career. The inclusion of a coaching and mentoring module is intended to enhance your future employability skills, including as a tutor constable and in other supportive roles.
Staffordshire University is licenced by the College of Policing for the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing.
Modules
Year 1 (Core): Introduction to Policing – Introduction to Response – Introduction to Investigation – Introduction to Information & Intelligence – Understanding Communities – Introduction to Crime & Crime Prevention – Academic Skills.
Year 2 (Core): Professionalising Policing – Professionalising Response – Professionalising Investigation – Professionalising Information & Intelligence – Delivering Policing to Communities – Research Methods.
Year 3 (Core): Evidence Based Research Project – Applying Research – Policing & Society
Year 3 (Core Conditional): Advanced Local Policing – Advanced Investigation – Advanced Information & Intelligence.
Year 3 (Options may include): Cyber Crime – Forensic Multimedia – Practical Methods of Crime Detection – Field School in Forensic Archaeology – Analysis & investigation of TEREFF Incidents – Transnational Organised Crime – Policing Illegal Drug Use – Techniques in the Identification of Human Remains.
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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Law, Policing and Forensics
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