BSc (Hons) Professional Policing with Foundation Year
The University of Law Undergraduate Programmes
Key Information
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Sep 2024 fee: UK - £9,250 per annum; International - £17,550 per annum London, £16,700 non-London
Introduction
The Foundation Year, for those who require it, is aimed at developing the skills required to enable students to study in any of our Undergraduate programs with confidence. The foundation year is therefore not specific to the policing degree but provides an alternative entry route onto the Policing degree and serves as an underpinning year, incorporating both academic and legal/professional related learning as well as skills needed to participate in levels 4, 5, and 6. learning as well as skills needed to participate in levels 4, 5 and 6.
This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at the degree level. You will study six modules and on successful completion progress onto any of our three-year degrees. The modules covered will initially enhance your communication skills, digital and information literacy, and ability to think critically. You then have the added flexibility of switching your degree program if another discipline captures your interest, subject to availability and entry requirements.
Course Requirements
Foundation Year Entry
Applicants are required to possess 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications, plus GCSE English Language at Grade C/4.
Internation students Foundation Year Entry
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- A non-standard application route is also available.
Route A (Sep 22 entry)
Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
Route A (January 2023 and beyond)
- Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa to study with the University:
- Applicants who do not possess 48 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
Career Path
Policing or wider security and criminal justice sector.
Fees
Sep 2024
- UK - £9,250 per annum / International - £17.550 per annum (London), £16,700 (non-London)
- Fees are locked for future study years i.e. the student will pay the same price each year.
Course Structure
Foundation Year
Semester 1
- Citizenship
- Academic and Report Writing
- Numeracy Skills in Context
Semester 2
- Foundations of Business Management
- Foundations of Law
- Foundations of Social Science
Year 1: 31 study weeks
Semester 1
- Understanding the Police Constable Role and Professional Standards
- The Criminal Justice System, Key Legislation, Offences and Civil Matters
- Foundation for Operational Policing Skills: Decision Making, Discretion, and Problem Solving
Semester 2
- Core Principles of Evidence-Based Policing, Information and Intelligence
- Introduction to Vulnerability and Risk
- Introduction to Criminology, Crime Prevention and Key Psychological Concepts
Year 2: 30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Public Protection: Understanding Abuse and Impact
- Community Policing, Antisocial Behaviour and Introduction to Road Policing
- Information, Intelligence and Digital Policing
Semester 2
- Response Policing and Police Investigations
- Custody, Interview and Criminal Justice
Choose one*:
- Cybercrime
- Forensic and Criminal Psychology
- Youth and Crime
- Zemiology (Social Harms)
*All options are indicative and subject to availability.
Year 3: 30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Research Methods/Dissertation (double module)
- Responding to Major and Critical Incidents
- Supporting those at Risk of Harm & Victims of Internet-facilitated crimes
Semester 2
- Research Methods/Dissertation (double module)
- Investigating Serious Crime, Understanding Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime
- Counter-Terrorism and Advanced Road Policing
Assessment
Assessments are spread out throughout the duration of the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing course, rather than having lots of exams at the end of the year. This means at the end of each semester, you have a revision/consolidation week followed by two weeks for assessment in each module.
A wide range of assessment methods will be used across all modules to ensure that all programme outcomes can be demonstrated by students. These include unseen essay-type exams, Knowledge and Reasoning Exams, Mock Scenarios, Reflective & Critical Essays, Posters, and Case Studies.
This variety of approaches reflects more closely the practical focus of the programme, and the assessment instruments test more accurately and with greater realism the knowledge, skills and attributes required of students. It also helps to remove barriers to some students who might perform better in different types of assessments.
In, each module, students will have the benefit of a formative assessment aligned with the methodology of the particular summative assessment. Additional formative assessment of knowledge and understanding will take place,e through regular activities within workshops.
How to Apply
Applications for all our undergrad, ATE courses are open.