Foundation Degree Policing

Find your route into the force and uphold law, order and justice. Designed to reflect industry demands, our degree programme supports one of the new mandatory entry routes to becoming a police constable. Acquire the skills needed to advance and prepare for a thrilling and fulfilling career within the police force or associated criminal agencies.

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About the course

Do you dream of a career in the force? Our Policing Foundation Degree is crafted in-line with the College of Policing recruitment requirements, equipping you for employment in the police force or other criminal agencies. You will study academic and technical modules broadening your understanding of policing, psychology, crime, criminal law and the justice system. Our range of modules allow you to forge your own career path within the force or other criminal agencies. Our exceptional support, emphasis on personal development and consideration of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework, will provide you with essential skills and increase your employability. With this foundation degree, you will also be encouraged to engage in voluntary schemes available through West Yorkshire Police to gain practical skills. You will acquire critical knowledge and practical experience allowing you to progress to a top-up degree, industry qualifications or directly into employment.

This course is validated by Leeds City College

Fee

£7,950 (per academic year)

Location

University Centre

Start Date

September 2021

Duration

2 years Full Time

Course Code

UCAS Course Code: PL99 Institution code: L21

Study Mode

Full Time

Studying during COVID-19

We will continue to follow government guidelines to ensure the safety of all our students and staff and have put in place additional safety measures, including the way we deliver your course.

For Semester 1, we plan to deliver your course through a mixture of online and face to face tuition and we will review this as Government guidelines change in response to COVID-19 developments.

Under the present guidelines, we plan to deliver your course 50% online and 50% face to face. We will timetable, where possible, so that you come into University Centre Leeds for a whole day and you will be in a bubble with your fellow students on your course.

Face to face contact will be delivered following guidelines on social distancing and increased health and safety measures. You will be made fully aware of the current measures in place and be expected to follow the guidance issued.

What you learn

Modules may include

Level 4

Crime in England and Wales

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the main forms of crime in England and Wales. The focus will be on the definitions of the key crimes that police constables face in England and Wales.

Psychology and Crime

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the different theories of psychology and crime. The focus will be on how these theories can help us understand offending behaviour.

The Evolution of the Police

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the history, roles and responsibilities of the police. The focus will be on the developments from its creation and the current roles and responsibilities in modern day society.

Models of Policing

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the different models of policing. The focus will be on what these models are, their practical application and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Command and Control

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of leadership. teamwork skills and the principles of command and control. The focus will be on effective communication, teamwork and decision making.

Personal Development

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of professional development of students and of police officers. The focus will be on reflection, self improvement, academic skills and professional skills.

Level 5

Criminology and Crime Prevention

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key theories in relation to crime and deviance, crime prevention and criminology. The focus will be on crime, victimisation and harm.

Police Powers and Procedure

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key police powers and procedures. The focus will be on the police powers and how these are used in practice.

Criminal Justice

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key theories in relation to criminal justice. The focus will be on the criminal justice models and agencies.

Research Methods and Skills

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key theories in relation to research. The focus will be on methods of research, reviewing literature and reflection.

Youth Crime and Justice

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key theories in relation to youth crime and youth justice. The focus will be on patterns of youth offending and the reasons behind it.

Contemporary Issues in Policing

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the key policies in relation to workplace practice. The focus will be on accountability, ethics of police constables and regulation.

Benefits/ skills you will develop

You will develop a range of academic skills such as presenting, referencing, research and writing, as well as many skills required by employers such as communication, use of IT, teamwork, leadership, independent work and dealing with the public. Your knowledge in regards to policing, the theory and the practicalities will be developed and consideration of how the skills taught on the course will benefit you when you become a Police Constable.

Assessment

Entry requirements

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

A levels: 2x D grades

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade

Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit

GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above (grade C) . Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

GCSE Maths:
Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) desirable. Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: will be assessed against these criteria

Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

What’s next

Programme Specification

Course Handbook