Study Policing at University

Our policing courses are designed for those who want to gain recognised graduate skills in the various fields of policing. You’ll learn from highly qualified academics as well as former and current-serving police officers and investigators, who together bring a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance your learning experience.

Our reputation in this area is demonstrated through our numerous working relationships with local and national police forces, law enforcement agencies and regular visiting high-profile speakers. This reputation is further enhanced by our new partnerships with both Lancashire and Cumbria Constabularies to deliver the training element of their Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.

You’ll use state-of-the-art facilities such as our ‘major incident’ training simulator Hydra Minerva Decision Making Suite, Crime Scene Houses and search and recovery laboratories.

A day in the life of a Policing student

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Our first term was really interesting, learning all about how the police get involved with organising and planning an event, in particular protest planning. The lecturers are great really supportive and helpful. It’s a really enjoyable course, with a great group atmosphere. Made loads of new and hopefully lifelong friends.

Rowena Oliver

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
United Kingdom

Why study with us

Our courses are delivered by experienced academics and former senior police officers who bring a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance your learning experience.
Access superb facilities such as the Hydra Minerva immersive training simulator and on campus crime scene houses.
On our Policing and Criminal Investigation course you’ll have the opportunity to study overseas for one semester in the Police Academies in Prague, Budapest or Szczytno, giving you an international perspective, as well as enhancing your CV and giving you crucial life skills.

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What can I do with a policing degree?

Our emphasis on employability means graduates secure employment in various exciting roles.

Careers in policing:

Local forces
British Transport Police
Civil Nuclear Constabulary
HM Prison Service
Fraud investigation (Department of Social Security / UK Border Agency)

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