BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) at University of East London

Policing focuses on the future and aims to make positive changes. In our policing studies degree programme, we bring together professional policing practitioners and researchers to critically evaluate how policing can learn, evolve quickly, and innovate for an improved future. This course is for existing police personnel with over three years of service (and out of their probation), and for those who have recently retired.

Faculty: Royal Docks School of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Law & Criminology  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In this policing degree, you enhance your professional skills through modules like Professional Development Portfolio and Research-Practitioner Skills, focusing on evidence-based policing. In the Policing top-up, you can explore contemporary issues such as Cybercrime and Organised Crime, while optional modules like Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring emphasise teamwork and reflective practice. Modules include Professional Development Portfolio, Research – Practitioner Skills (with proposal), Professional Policing (work) based project (dissertation).

Career pathways

This top-up degree is built for serving and recently retired police officers ready to take the next step. A BSc (Hons) in Policing Studies strengthens your position for promotion boards, specialist roles and leadership pathways within your service.

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