Professional Policing BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how modern policing combines evidence-based theory with practical expertise to support safer communities. The BA (Hons) Professional Policing at Birmingham Newman University places you at the frontline of community safety and law enforcement. Aligned with the national Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF), this three-year honours degree blends academic insight with scenario-based training in purpose-built simulation suites.

Department: Professional Policing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Criminal Justice, Victims, Witnesses and Communication, Criminology, Crime Prevention and Problem-Solving, Conducts Investigations, Policing Concepts and Introduction to Study Skills, Diversity, Inclusion and Policing Communities and Partnerships; Year 2: Information, and Intelligence and Evidence, Problem Solving With Evidence-Based Policing and Research Skills, Roads Policing, Decision-Making, Discretion and Professional Standards, Response Policing, Critical and Major Incidents, Legislation and Policing Powers; Year 3: Protecting the Public, Research Project (Dissertation), Serious, and Organised Crime and Complex Investigations, Mental Health, Vulnerability Risk, Wellbeing and Resilience.

Career pathways

On graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for police constable roles under the PEQF within five years, subject to individual force requirements. While completion does not guarantee appointment, this honours degree provides a recognised academic entry route into policing and supports progression into roles in youth justice, intelligence analysis, community safety or security management.

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