This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career within the police service, armed forces, criminology or criminal law. This course is intended to provide learners with hands-on experience, which can be transferred to a career in policing or the criminal justice system. Students will have the chance to put what they learn in lectures into practice in real life situations.
This course is designed to develop your knowledge surrounding aspects of the legal system including court structures, criminology and its application to the police service and aspects of criminal law. The core units within this programme are specifically designed to give a comprehensive insight into all aspects of policing and the criminal justice system.
**Entry Requirements**
You will need to have successfully completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification grade DMM and have a keen interest in the sector. A range of A Levels will also be accepted, including Psychology, Sociology and Law, at a grade 4 in all subjects with a reference from a tutor for both the BTEC and A Level subjects.
**Structure and units**
On the course you will undertake 16 units over the course of two years.
Level 4 units will include:
• Small-Scale Research Project in Policing
• Criminal Law
• Police and the Criminal Justice System
• Equality and Diversity in the Police Service
• Roads Policing
• Technology in the Police Service
• Criminology - Practical Applications for the Police Service
• Command and Control.
**Level 5 units include:**
• Leadership in Policing
• Crime Reduction and Community Policing
• Investigation Skills
• Government Interaction with the Police Service
• Emergency Planning and the Police Service
• Health and Safety Management in the Police Service
• Counter Terrorism
• Investigation into Armed Policing.
**Teaching and Learning**
Over the course of two years you will be timetabled over three days with one day spent at Southwick Park, allowing for practical immersive learning to take place. With a Vocational focus, the study of policing allows for a grounding within the criminal justice sector. You will complete four units within the first term and four units within the second term. You will be taught by individuals with specialist knowledge surrounding policing, criminal law and criminology. As group sizes are usually smaller than that found within a mainstream university, this allows for a more individualised and focused programme.
You also have the option to purchase a bespoke uniform for the course.
**Assessment**
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reports, practical observations, individual and group presentations and an independent research project. All units will be assessed with a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
**Industry Links**
Parts of the course will be based at Southwick Park using the facilities to enhance a more hands on approach to learning. There will be opportunities for you to utilise the facilities, aiding theory based learning.
**Progression**
Progression from this course will allow learners to move onto university to top-up their qualification to a full Bachelor's (Hons) Degree at Level 7. As well as progression route onto employment within the police service, armed forces, psychology and criminology.
**About Us**
Our campus has a range of modern facilities to enhance students' learning experience, including music recording studios, gym facilities, a nursery, as well as our own working restaurant and beauty salon and much more. There are frequent buses from the surrounding areas and local train stations in Havant and Cosham. Located off Junction 4 of the A3(M), the College has extensive free onsite parking.
Course Details - Modules
Structure and units
On the course you will undertake 16 units over the course of 2 years.
Level 4 units will include:
• Small-Scale Research Project in Policing
• Criminal Law
• Police and the Criminal Justice System
• Equality and Diversity in the Police Service
• Roads Policing
• Technology in the Police Service
• Criminology - Practical Applications for the Police Service
• Command and Control.
Level 5 units include:
• Leadership in Policing
• Crime Reduction and Community Policing
• Investigation Skills
• Government Interaction with the Police Service
• Emergency Planning and the Police Service
• Health and Safety Management in the Police Service
• Counter Terrorism
• Investigation into Armed Policing.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reports, practical observations, individual and group presentations and an independent research project. All units will be assessed with a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L400
Institution code:
S42
Campus Name:
South Downs Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A range of A levels will also be accepted; including Psychology, Sociology and Law, at a grade C in all subjects with a reference from the tutor for the A level subjects.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Applied Science (Forensics)
Level 3 Extended Diploma Public or Uniformed Services
With a reference from the tutor
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
5995.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
5995.0
Year 1
Scotland
5995.0
Year 1
Wales
5995.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
College Road
Purbrook Way
Waterlooville
Havant
PO7 8AA
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