BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Policing at York St John University

This degree will give you the pre-join qualification you need to apply for a Police Officer role in England or Wales. You could also specialise with a further qualification. If your ambition is to join the police, or related criminal justice sector, this course is for you. The course follows the College of Policing curriculum, whilst injecting a practical focus. Learn to relate course content to real life practical policing situations, developing your knowledge, skills and decision making.

Faculty: York Business School  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Policing; Criminal law and Policing; Study and Employability Skills; Criminal Justice; Policing Diverse Communities and Problem Solving; Criminology and Crime Prevention; Designing Evidence-based Policing Research; Response Policing.

Career pathways

This degree will give you the pre-join qualification you need to apply for a Police Officer role in England or Wales. It will also give you the academic and life skills you need to contribute to a modern police service.

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