Professional Policing

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Award Learning Outcomes:CertHE Policing Studies 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 Description:Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Award Learning Outcomes:DipHE Policing studies 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.

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts - BA

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate a broad and comparative knowledge of the general scope of the subject, its different areas and applications, and its interactions with related subjects. A detailed knowledge of a defined subject or a more limited coverage of a specialist area balanced by a wider range of study. In each case, specialised study will be informed by current developments in the subject. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the essential theories, principles and concepts of the subject(s) and of the ways in which these are developed through the main methods of enquiry in the subject.

Alternate Award Names

Policing Studies

Accreditation

College of Policing

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-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 BA (Hons) Professional Policing, 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes are taught 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 part 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

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

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 alternative exit awards: Certificate of Higher Education in Policing Studies - successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4. Diploma of Higher Education in Policing Studies - successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5. BA (without honours) in Policing Studies - successful completion of 300 credits: 120 at Level 4, 180 at Levels 5 and 6, of which at least 60 must be at Level 6. The alternative exit awards are not recognised by the College of Policing and are not a recognised initial entry route into policing. Students would need to complete their studies and obtain the full degree in order to be able to apply to a police force for appointment as a police constable. From September 2022, all assessed components on each module must to be successfully passed for credit to be released.

Structure

Level 4

Level 4 Core

4300PS

20 credits

Introduction to Policing

4301PS

20 credits

Academic and Policing Studies Skills

4302PS

20 credits

Criminal Law, Practice and Procedure 1

4303PS

20 credits

Crime, Vulnerability and Risk 1

4304PS

20 credits

Professional Standards, Governance and Accountability

4305PS

20 credits

Evidence Based Policing and Policing Strategies 1

Level 5

Level 6

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Variance from the University Academic Framework UG.C2.4.1. There is a College of Policing requirement that all component parts to every module need to be passed for credit to be released. The variance has been approved for all the College of Policing programmes at LJMU. (approved 21/02/2024) Variance from UG.A4.2.5. Students … For more content click the Read More button below. Variance from UG.A4.2.7. Students do not complete the Future Focus assessment. The national curriculum for the degree is prescribed by the College of Policing and providers have to map against this curriculum to satisfy the core requirement set out in the national programme specification. (approved 21/02/2024) Variance from UG.A3.2. Students complete two 30-credit modules at Level 6 (that are not research project/dissertation or work related/based learning module). The rationale for the variance is related to the extensive curriculum content that needs to be covered in the programme. 20-credit modules limit students' capacity to learn, digest and be tested against the College of Policing Learning Outcomes. (approved 21/02/2024)

Variance from UG.A4.2.5. Students are not provided with an opportunity to complete a Study Abroad programme at a partner institution, as students must complete the whole award at a provider that is licensed by the College of Policing.(approved 21/02/2024)

Variance from UG.A4.2.7. Students do not complete the Future Focus assessment. The national curriculum for the degree is prescribed by the College of Policing and providers have to map against this curriculum to satisfy the core requirement set out in the national programme specification. (approved 21/02/2024)

Variance from UG.A3.2. Students complete two 30-credit modules at Level 6 (that are not research project/dissertation or work related/based learning module). The rationale for the variance is related to the extensive curriculum content that needs to be covered in the programme. 20-credit modules limit students' capacity to learn, digest and be tested against the College of Policing Learning Outcomes. (approved 21/02/2024)

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

BTECs

National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma subjects / grades required: D*D if studied on its own or to the total of 104 UCAS Tariff points when combined with other Level 3 qualifications
National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DMM if studied on its own or to the total of 104 UCAS Tariff points when combined with other Level 3 qualifications

GCSEs and equivalents

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Welsh GCSE in Maths • Welsh GCSE in Numeracy
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Please note: Applicants who wish to progress into the police service as a police constable will require passes in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Irish awards

NVQ

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

UCAS points

Welsh awards

Extra Entry Requirements

Can this course be deferred?

Yes

Is a DBS check required?

OCR National acceptability

National Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH15-01) sociology, social policy and anthropology

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