Course Summary

This Course is aimed at students who are wanting to study a wide range of Police related units and develop their knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the roles and responsibilities of Policing. The HNC in Policing will give students the experience of the breadth and depth of the sector, which will prepare the learner for further study, training or employment into the Policing community. The course will provide an insight into the different roles within the Police and give learners the opportunity to explore the local, regional and global context of Policing. The HNC in Policing can be used as the initial stages of the education pathway that can lead into popular roles such as Police Constable, Police Community, plus roles within the Special Police Force: British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police. The objectives of the HNC in Policing are as follows: • To equip students with sector specific skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global policing environment. • To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within the police, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels. • To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values. • To provide opportunities for students to progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in policing or a related area. • To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives. • To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification. • To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with employment or academic aspirations. • To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs. • To provide students with the context in which to consider professional ethics and their relation to personal, professional and statutory responsibilities within the police sector

Course Details - Modules

The modules which will be studied are as follows: Research Project; Criminal Law; Police and the Criminal Justice Service; Equality and Diversity in the Police Service; Roads Policing; Technology and the Police Services; Criminology-Practical Application for the Police Service; and Command and Control.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course will be assessed through coursework, small scale projects and presentations.

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: PO50

Institution code: H54

Campus Name: Middleton

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


GCSE maths and English Language at grade 4/C or above are required for admission

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Whole course
Scotland 6000.0 Whole course
Wales 6000.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Rochdale
OL12 6RY

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