Professional Policing BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Taught by serving and retired police officers and other industry professionals, this degree offers extensive insight into legislation, investigations and the criminal justice system. Graduate with the skills needed to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Department: Criminology and Policing  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Professional Policing degree is taught by serving and retired police officers and other industry professionals. Using their experience, they are able to give you extensive insight into legislation, conducting investigations and the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Modules include Equality and Diversity in the Criminal Justice System, Legislation for Policing, Theory and Practice of Professional Policing, Professional Development, Introduction to Academic Methods and Research, Crime and Criminality, Crime Scene Management and Evidence Recovery, Crime and Criminal Investigation, Road Policing Law, Community Policing, Enhanced Professional Development, Investigating Serious and Organised Crime, and the Politics of Global Policing.

Career pathways

Graduates with a degree in Professional Policing are likely to find employment as police officers or within the wider police service performing support roles. You could also pursue careers as officers within the armed forces, the security services, or within research roles relating to crime and disorder, investigative roles and the security industry upon completing this policing course.

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