Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Providing you with a strong theoretical, methodological, and ethical understanding of policing, this course – while it doesn’t guarantee you employment – can prepare you for a prospective future career in policing and other areas of security and public service. <br/><br/>Licenced by the College of Policing (CoP) to offer this Professional Policing Degree, we work with West Yorkshire Police (WYP), our local force, on the requirements for joining the force and developing opportunities around the Special Constabulary, as well as other employment and volunteering roles in WYP. We also partner with departments across the University to provide opportunities for more practical-based exercises, for example, involving students and staff from Paramedic Studies, Nursing, Law, and Social Work. <br/><br/>It is now a requirement under certain entry routes into policing that new police officers have a degree-level qualification – and thanks to this course, upon completion and application to the police, you can concentrate on professional police training during your first two years as a probationer and do not have to undertake further study. <br/><br/>**Why Study Professional Policing BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>This course helps you understand the law, how to work with others and to protect the public. You’ll gain real-world experience via teaching by police officers and professionals from other organisations, and you’ll hear first-hand experiences from guest speakers from community organisations. <br/><br/>Professional Policing BSc(Hons) includes a mix of theory and practice; you’ll take part in a range of practical policing exercising, such as interviewing, investigation, operational planning, report-writing, statement-making, and giving evidence. <br/><br/>You’ll be taught by lecturers who have a wide range of research practice knowledge and specialisms as experts in their field. A truly interactive course, you’ll engage (in different ways) in learning, through written work, practical exercises, and small group discussions, and debates, and set yourself up for a potentially rewarding career ahead. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>We are licenced by the College of Policing (CoP) to offer the Professional Policing Degree. This is the recognised pre-qualification in policing under the College’s Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF). <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area. <br/><br/>**Not quite ready to start Professional Policing BSc(Hons)?**<br/>Successful completion of our Social Science Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Professional Policing.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.<br/><br/>Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.<br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Deloitte, the BBC, Microsoft and Virgin to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a student-friendly town with plenty to do and has a low cost of living compared to many nearby university locations, such as Leeds and Manchester, meaning you'll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you're meant to be.