Degree in Professional Policing BA (Hons)

Program Overview

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The Degree in Professional Policing BA (Hons) equips students with a comprehensive understanding of policing, preparing them for careers in the public or private policing sector. The program is licensed by the College of Policing, enabling graduates to apply to the police service in England and Wales as Police Constables.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This program is licensed by the College of Policing, enabling graduates to apply to the police service in England and Wales as Police Constables.

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Key Features:

• Block teaching: You will focus on one subject at a time, promoting in-depth learning and regular assessments.
• Taught by former police service staff: Gain insights and expertise from professionals with firsthand experience.
• Curriculum aligned with the National Policing Curriculum: Ensures your learning aligns with contemporary challenges and developments in the sector.
• International experience opportunities: Broaden your perspective through DMU Global programs.
• Careers in the public and private policing sectors: This program prepares you for diverse career paths.

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Objectives:

• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to the field.

• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in policing.

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Outline:

The curriculum is delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises.

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First Year:

• Profession of Policing
• Problem-based Policing
• Legislation and Policy
• Research and Study Skills

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Second Year:

• Research and Practice (15 credits)
• Choose one from the following (15 credits):
• Religion, Faith and Crime
• Mental Health and Crime
• Families, Crime and Justice
• Restorative Justice and Rehabilitation
• Drugs and Substance Misuse
• Crime, Deviance and Subcultures
• Domestic Abuse
• Media and Crime
• Research and Practice (II)
• Critical Incident Management & Leadership (I)
• Leadership and Management of Contemporary Issues in Policing (I)

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Third Year:

• Multi-Agency Working
• Critical Incident Management & Leadership (II)
• Leadership and Management of Contemporary Issues in Policing (II)
• Dissertation

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Modules:

• Each module is 30 credits unless otherwise specified.
• Students are informed of any changes to the program.

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Assessment:

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Methods:

• Essays
• Examinations
• Journals
• Phase Tests
• Presentations
• Posters
• Case-study critiques
• Desk-top, simulated exercises
• Policy books
• Research Proposal
• Dissertation

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Lectures
• Case studies
• Seminars
• Desk-top exercises
• Workshops
• E-learning
• Specialist guest lectures from practitioners
• Visits to practitioners in action

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Faculty:

• Experienced professionals with extensive policing backgrounds.
• Actively engaged in research.

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Unique Approaches:

• DMU Replay: Provides anytime access to audio/visual recordings of lectures for enhanced revision.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Offers diverse support, facilities, and technology for all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Police Constable
• Private policing roles
• Youth justice
• Community safety and crime prevention
• Domestic violence and victim support
• Prisons and probation
• Drug and alcohol addiction services

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DMU Global Opportunities:

• Enhance your cultural horizons and become a global graduate through international experiences.
• Opportunities include on-campus and UK-based activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips, and volunteering.

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Other:

• Special constable volunteering can enhance real-world insights and inform your final year dissertation project.

• Graduates can pursue postgraduate studies at DMU.

• 75% of students report that teaching staff have supported their learning well.

• 84% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after the course.

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2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250