Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Alternate Award Names

Policing Studies

Accreditation

College of Policing

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

B-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

1. To enable students to develop an understanding of policing, its position in the social, political and cultural environment and its place within the wider context of criminal justice and legislative framework. 2. To provide students with a theoretical knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to complete the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Practice, therefore preparing students for career in policing. 3. To provide students with knowledge and skills to utilise a range of analytical and research methodologies critically, thereby allowing them to undertake ethically sound, professional, empirical research. 4. To contextualize the development of a range of interpersonal and transferrable graduate skills and knowledge developed by students during the programme. 5. To develop critical thinking and reflective practice within ethical and professional boundaries providing a critical academic understanding of policy, practices, and ethical values. 6. Students will build academic knowledge and skills to develop their understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice and in turn develop themselves as professional policing practitioners. 7. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement.

Alternative Exit Award Learning Outcomes - Certificate of Higher Education in Policing Studies. A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Define identified aspects of the criminal law. Identify key concepts, theories and methods informing the study and be able to refer to these in engaging with academic literature and debates on contemporary issues. Describe the concepts of structure and agency as they apply to policing. Identify the origins, trajectory and impact of both legislation and policies at national, regional and local level on policing. Describe the relationship between different agencies that make up or are connected to the Criminal Justice System. Reflect on your performance in order to continually develop your learning and prepare for professional practice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alternative Exit Award Learning Outcomes - Diploma of Higher Education in Policing Studies. A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Define aspects of the criminal law and be able to select, illustrate and apply the appropriate use of these aspects in a range of scenarios. Critically review the key concepts, theories and methods informing the study of policing and engage with academic literature and debates on contemporary policing issues and effectively synthesise these with professional practice. Evaluate the impact that concepts of structure and agency have within a change environment as they apply to policing. Critically analyse the origins, trajectory and impact of both legislation and policies at a national, regional and local level on policing. Critically interrogate the relationship between different agencies that make up or are connected to the Criminal Justice System. Reflect critically on your studies in order to continually develop your learning and prepare for professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify how roles within policing, engage in the wider criminal justice system.
2.
Model theoretical concepts of policing in the context of an operational setting.
3.
Analyse the practical application of legislation within an operational context.
4.
Appraise the underpinning principles, ethics and values of policing within an operational context.
5.
Measure effective police engagement in partnership approaches around safeguarding communities.
6.
Analyse the governance and accountability structures within policing.
7.
Analyse the new and emerging forms of policing.
8.
Critically review contemporary theories and current research in specific policing areas.
9.
Evaluate current policy and procedures and the impact they have within operational policing.
10.
Select appropriate research methods to facilitate the design of an ethically sound empirical piece of Evidenced Based Policing research.
11.
Utilise the knowledge and understanding they gain of policing styles strategy and the law in a practical and appropriate way.
12.
Identify the roles and functions of specialised policing departments and other law enforcement agencies.
13.
Employ self-management techniques and the ability to continue learning, display self-awareness and sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations.
14.
Problem solve, be innovative and creative in the approach to learning and work with an ability to formulate and communicate ideas and arguments effectively to others both orally and in writing.
15.
Engage the skill of learning from study, experience and self-reflection.
16.
Realise the importance and ubiquity of standards and ethics within all aspects of the policing process. How ethical behaviour is fundamental to understanding legal principles, social divisions and diversity relevant to criminal justice sector.
17.
Practice anti-discriminatory behaviour in all aspects of their police work, understanding the importance of emotional intelligence in all interactions with diverse groups, victims and witnesses.
18.
Utilise the range of differing academic research techniques to critically analyse data and research relating to policing and apply their learning to new situations.
19.
Evidence an ability to plan work and manage time, reflect on own strengths, limitations and performance, taking responsibility for setting targets and implementing plans for independent and collaborative working and personal and professional development.
20.
Consider and apply a range of theoretical concepts through academic and practical learning in differing operational contexts.
21.
Utilise and adapt an evidence based approach to enhance professional practice.
22.
Organise and complete appropriate collection and analysis from a range of accessible sources in an ethical, sympathetic and professional manner.
23.
Explain how the police operate in partnership with other organisations and the wider community.
24.
Model professional discipline and preservation of the highest standards in line with the College of Policing Strategic Intent.
25.
Construct evidence based arguments that challenge current thinking and practice where appropriate and advance the professionalising agenda.
26.
Demonstrate applicable aspects of Authorised Professional Practice (the official source of policing professional practice), legal and organisational requirements relating to the operational policing context.
27.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding involved in preserving scenes and evidence when necessary.
28.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
29.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of searching in various forms and settings.
30.
Optimise the use of available technology.
31.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of managing health and safety for self and for others.
32.
Model a way of working which is professional, enquiring, resilient and open to change.
33.
Evidence the skills of self-reliance, adaptability and flexibility.
34.
Distinguish relevant police theory, policy, procedure and practice through their impact on the community.
35.
Communicate orally and in writing in a manner appropriate to graduate level.
36.
Demonstrate the ability of working across disciplines and working well with others.
37.
Manage their own professional and personal development.
38.
Utilise a broad range of information and technological skills.
39.
Research and analyse problems proposing viable options, which are appropriate and well argued.
40.
Analyse information, prioritise and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
41.
Relate the importance of equality and diversity, ethics and values within a policing environment.
42.
Describe how various investigative methodologies can be utilised in bringing offenders to justice.
43.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of criminological theories.
44.
Examine the importance of equality and diversity, ethics and values within a policing environment.
45.
Relate the social and historical development of policing, its structures and governance, alongside new and emerging forms of policing in line with the College of Policing’s professionalising of the service.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes are predominantly taught on campus at the University with students putting them into context and appreciating their relevance by application in given scenarios. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study and this will form a fundamental part of the teaching ethos, to encourage independent learning. The curriculum will be delivered in a variety of ways, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshop sessions to contextualize skills, group work and reflection. There will also be a number of simulated exercises and scenarios. Modules delivered during the Autumn (Semester 1) and Spring (Semester 2) are delivered on campus at the university. In contrast, modules delivered during Summer (Semester 3) are the exception to the rule and will be delivered in a distance learning style.

Opportunities for work related learning

There will be opportunities for work place learning with Merseyside Police affording access and by providing practitioner input. Students have the opportunity to combine their studies with service as a Special Constable, which enables them to achieve many of the practical initial operational requirements also. This can further minimise the time spent training once appointed to a police force. This is an opportunity and entry onto the programme is not dependent upon taking up this opportunity, nor does it affect student ability to successfully complete the programme. Special Constabulary is not part of the degree programme.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

This is an accelerated degree programme with completion over a two-year period, which consists of Autumn, Spring and Summer semesters. Upon graduation this degree qualification has a currency of five years in terms of making applications for appointment as a police constable. The programme has the following three alternative exit … For more content click the Read More button below.

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Variance from the University Academic Framework All assessed components on each module must be successfully passed for credit to be released. Approval was given for the following Variance from the Academic Framework Regulations on 19.11.2018: Variance from UG.A4.2.6 “Opportunities for study abroad will be provided in full-time programmes delivered at … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH15-01) sociology, social policy and anthropology