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Course Overview

You will follow a curriculum written and licensed by the College of Policing, giving you all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills expected of a high-level entrant to the profession.

The highlights

  • This degree gives you the advantage of progressing from education to employment more quickly: it represents the fastest route to qualifying for a policing career
  • You will be fully prepared to become an effective police officer at a time when demand for new recruits to the profession is set to rise
  • You can choose to take the Special Constable route whilst studying this degree, a unique opportunity in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police
  • Visits to police stations, prisons and victim support centers will give you a close look at how the criminal justice system works
  • Our academic staff have wide-ranging experience in policing and are producing influential research
  • This course is available to start in both September and January, giving you the flexibility to start your degree at a time that suits you 

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing (Accelerated) includes two pathways options. You can choose the theory-only route, or you can choose to apply to become a Special Constable while completing your studies, in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police. Being a Special Constable gives you invaluable practical insights into what it is like to work in a local constabulary, making you a standout candidate when applying for a role in the force. You will still follow the same high-quality curriculum as students who do not pursue this option but your experiences in the workplace will enrich your learning and stand you in good stead for the future.

Why this course?

As career opportunities in policing are due to grow dramatically, with the government has committed to a recruitment drive of an additional 20,000 police officers, we have become the first university in the country to introduce the accelerated route to the BA (Hons) Professional Policing.

This course provides the same comprehensive preparation for a policing career as our traditional three-year degree, but with the teaching condensed into two years to include tuition over the summer. It is a convenient and more affordable option if you want to progress from education to employment quickly and have both the capacity and capability to commit to a more intensive study programme.

We will help you develop an in-depth understanding of the role of a police officer today, including a thorough grasp of criminal justice systems and the powers and laws used by the police in England and Wales. Throughout, you will have the chance to apply theory to practice with case studies, practical scenarios, research projects and volunteering opportunities with local police forces.

Please note that completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 120
Specific requirements at A-level

No specific subject requirements

Specific requirements at GCSE At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
Interview / Audition

Yes - telephone interview

Portfolio N/A

Alternative entry qualifications:

  • BTEC - DDM
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6

We will consider applicants with alternative academic profiles and significant work experience that can demonstrate ability at interview.

The University of Derby in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police and Derbyshire Constabulary run the police cadet scheme resulting in the Foundation in Policing qualification. On successful completion of the Foundation in Policing, applicants applying for this course will qualify for entry.

English language Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees

Type Full-time Part-time
UK

£11100 per year

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International/EU

N/A

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This information was accurate on : 26/04/2021
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