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Professional Policing
BA (Hons)
One policing degree –countless career options within the criminal justice system.
Modern policing is facing new professional challenges and the communities served by the police are increasingly diverse and complex, with differing needs and priorities. The nature of crime is evolving.
This degree is licensed by the College of Policing and allows you to apply for the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) entry route. The course will not only prepare you with the skills and experience required to join as a Police Constable but will also equip you to pursue a career in other roles in the criminal justice arena.
On this pre-join degree, you will develop high levels of professional knowledge and skills across a range of complex and challenging situations and contexts, as well as demonstration of appropriate behaviours congruent with effective and appropriate front-line policing.
You will be taught by research active lecturers and nationally accredited ex-police officers, with a wealth of experience including response, neighbourhood, CID and specialist public protection units.
We use a variety of teaching approaches designed to accommodate a range of learning needs. This involves workshops, seminars, lectures and virtual learning environments. You will also be presented with simulated complex policing problems designed to develop problem solving and decision-making skills. You will take part in mock scenarios including house searches, booking into custody, and victim and suspect interviews in our dedicated crime scene house. Plus, our Moot Courtroom helps you to be fully prepared for court room experiences as a police officer. There are many volunteering opportunities available for you to pursue work experience during the degree. We can support you to become a Special Constable or you could work with South Wales Police on their student volunteer programme, strengthening your employability upon graduation.
Typical modules
Key specialist areas you will study are in line with the Policing Education Qualifications Framework and College of Policing requirements. Modules include:
• Policing Communities
• Criminology and Crime Prevention
• Conducting Investigations
• Response Policing
• Decision Making and Discretion
• Counter Terrorism
Your future
• On completion you will be eligible to apply to any police force in England and Wales. You can pursue careers as a Police Constable or Detective, as well as other roles, such as community support officers and careers within the criminal justice system.
• Graduates can work for other organisations e.g. GCHQ, National Crime Agency, probation service, military police and private security.
• This degree also prepares you for postgraduate and research study, including the Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Investigations at Cardiff Met.
Place of study: Cyncoed Campus
Course length: 3-4 years full-time, dependent upon taking the foundation year (see page 126)
Entry requirements
Typical offer: 104 UCAS Points
