BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up)

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) at Sunderland University is a one-year (two years part-time) program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of serving and aspiring police officers. It focuses on contemporary policing issues, evidence-based practices, and reflective decision-making, preparing graduates for leadership roles in law enforcement and security-related fields. The program is delivered by experienced researchers with direct links to policing practice and offers volunteering opportunities under the Local Appropriate Adult Scheme.

Program Outline

BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) at Sunderland University:

Degree Overview:

• Designed in collaboration with regional police units and colleges.
• Completes the national agenda for professionalising the police force.
• Aims to examine the most pressing issues in modern policing and provide a professional and academic basis for policing practice.
• Requires one year of study (two years for part-time students).
• Focuses on the development of skills and knowledge needed for effective policing in the 21st century.
• Aims to equip graduates with the critical thinking, decision-making, and reflective skills required for successful careers in law enforcement.

Outline:

• Delivered in teaching blocks to accommodate in-service students.
• Supported by personal tutors who provide advice and mentoring throughout the course.
• Involves a mixture of presentations, portfolios, and written assignments.

Final Year Modules:

• Evidence Based Policing (30 credits):
Examines the application of evidence-based policing across the UK.
• Contemporary Issues in Policing (30 credits):
Critically analyzes critical policing issues, including their historical, political, and social context.
• Reflective Practice and Decision Making (30 credits):
Focuses on the importance of defensible decision-making and reflexivity in improving the quality of professional practice.
• Legitimacy and Policing by Consent (30 credits):
Explores the "Policing by Consent" model and its role in shaping the British model of policing.

Assessment:

• Assessed using a combination of presentations, portfolios, and written assignments.
• Assessment aims to measure students' understanding of key concepts, their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, and their critical thinking and analytical skills.

Teaching:

• Delivered by a team of experienced and active researchers with direct links to policing practice.
• Teaching environment is designed to support the development of academic and practitioner skills, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Aims to produce graduates who are skilled practitioners and can positively impact local and national policing practices.
• Provides opportunities for volunteering under the Local Appropriate Adult Scheme.

Careers:

• Prepares graduates for careers in a variety of law enforcement and security-related fields.
• Enables graduates to pursue promotions within existing police forces.
• Equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the criminal justice system.

Other:

• Part-time study option available.
• The University is the only institution in the North East that provides volunteering opportunities under the Local Appropriate Adult Scheme.
• The course draws on the diverse expertise of academics and practitioners to ensure students receive the most up-to-date knowledge.
• This program enables serving and retired police officers to gain accreditation for their skills and experience.

Additional Notes:

• This is a summary of the BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) program based on the provided context.
Please refer to the university website or contact the program directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• The full-time fees for this course are:
• £9,250 if you're from the UK/Europe*
• £16,000 if you're an international student (EU nationals will receive a £5,750 scholarship to reduce their fee to £10,250)
• Part-time fees are £6,935 per 120 credits.
Part-time study isn't available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.