The Certificate in Higher Education in the  Policing Profession will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of key topics that are critical to effective policing in the 21st century.

The course will develop students in such a way that it will enable them to make sound decisions in even the most trying of circumstances, to consider the application of discretion when dealing with offenders, and to base policing responses upon an evidence-based considered approach.

1. This course provides the opportunity to work towards the recognised ‘pre-entry’ qualification for recruitment into the 43 police forces of the United Kingdom.

   The qualification is delivered following the curriculum of the College Of Policing, the professional body for police officers and staff working within the police service in England and Wales.

   The course covers key areas of policing that are critical to providing an efficient, effective and accountable service to the public.

   The course is delivered by staff members some of whom are former police officers (with over 150 years policing experience between them and ranging from the ranks of Police Constable to Chief Constable). These staff have an extensive experience in a range of policing ‘specialisms’ such as terrorism, public protection and police strategic management alongside experience of the important elements of community and response policing.

   The course team have significant links with a number of Police forces across Wales and England as well as with the wider Criminal Justice Profession.

Students will study modules that will introduce the concepts of the role of the police officer and how to prepare for professional practice. They will gain knowledge in the legal process and the principles of criminal law. They will explore evidence-based policing and how this impacts decision making in the police.  Students will also develop their academic skills and ability to learn in the new digital era.

What to expect if picking this course:

The course is assessed by the deployment of a range of assessment methods.

Assessments include (but are not limited to) written coursework (typically essays or reports ranging from 2000 words at level 4), simulations, workbooks, group and/or individual presentations and examination.

Each module is worth 20 credits which amounts to two assessments per module.

Course Modules:

• Learning  in the Digital era
• Criminal Law
• Evidence-based Approaches to policing Decisions
• Legal Process
• Response Policing
• Preparing for professional Policing

Entry Criteria: No formal qualifications required.

The applicants are required to pass the written case study test and oral interview in order to be accepted onto the course.