Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Why Professional Policing?

In 2020, policing in England and Wales becomes a graduate qualified profession. Licensed by the College of Policing, our course is the first approved 'Pre-Join Degree' in the South West. Based on the National Policing Curriculum, it gives a thorough grounding in the theory and practicalities of modern policing.

Modules cover fundamentals of policing knowledge including legislation; crime investigation; civil emergencies and critical incident management; equality, diversity and human rights; and extremism and counter-terrorism. Live projects set by external organisations such as Gloucester City Safe develop your skills of observation, information collection and analysis. You will attend a residential field trip to examine policing challenges in another part of the UK, and build experience in policing incidents and managing crime scenes via scenarios using our crime scene house, forensic interviewing suite and moot court.

As with all other policing related degree courses, there are no guarantees of entry to a police force post-completion of the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing. Prospective students should be aware that there are associated recruitment processes required when applying to a particular force, including successful completion of the national police recruitment process (e.g.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 96% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2023 and based on 2020/21 leavers.

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