BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

Following the National Police Curriculum as set out by the College of Policing, this BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree prepares you for the emotional, physical and mental demands of a rewarding career in policing and related fields.

Use simulated facilities that replicate situations you’ll face in your job, gain insights from teaching staff with law enforcement experience, and get experience with local police forces.

You'll also gain legislative, policy and procedural knowledge and develop the critical thinking, communication, decision making and conflict management skills you need.

You'll graduate with the core knowledge required of a probationary police constable, which provides you with an entry route into policing in England and Wales, the foundations to pursue other careers in law enforcement and criminal justice, or to continue your studies at the postgraduate level.

Course highlights

• Explore crime scenes and situations using virtual reality environments, allowing you to test your skills in a simulated environment
• Build your professional network through our close ties with Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire constabularies
• Get the experience of the interdisciplinary work practices you’ll encounter in your career as you study alongside criminology students
• Enhance your CV and apply your skills through volunteering opportunities with local police forces
• Have the opportunity to see other countries' approaches to policing by spending your placement year at a policing-focused overseas university

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