Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary:** - Understand the legal and professional responsibilities of policing. - Learn to engage in lawful, safe and effective front-line policing in specific professional areas. - Study ethical approaches and how to maintain the highest professional standards. - Develop knowledge of criminological theory and practice. - Evaluate evidence-based initiatives in the context of preventative policing and problem solving. On this course, you’ll prepare for the fast-moving world of policing. Following a specially developed curriculum licensed by the College of Policing, you will study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects that will develop you into an excellent applicant for a career in Policing. **How you learn:** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This course creates a supportive environment for students — one in which you can challenge, and be challenged on, perspectives and decisions. The course team use a variety of formative and summative assessments, designed to support the development of your knowledge and understanding. Particular emphasis is placed on progressive, reflective learning. The development of the core skills enables you to reflect on work-based or simulated activity and their own career and academic development. You learn through: - online lectures - seminars and workshops on campus - online support through the University's virtual learning environment - teaching input from policing experts - peer support - self-reflection - guided reading - student presentations - individual student reflection on learning **Applied learning - Work experience** Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside policing professionals. You will also be encouraged to seek work-based opportunities through membership of the special constabulary, as well as other volunteer opportunities. You also will have opportunities to visit international policing agencies. **Live projects** We have a good relationship with local criminal justice stakeholders including the police, who support learning and knowledge generation in Sheffield and the South Yorkshire region as well as nationally and internationally through our professional networks. These professional links will enable us to provide opportunities for you to undertake a range of live research projects. **Networking opportunities** You will have the opportunity to network with professionals through seminars, internal/external speaker programmes and guest lectures. This includes opportunities to work with The Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on local, national and international events and activities **Competitions** You will be offered the opportunity to engage with a range of award-based competitions such as The Hallam Award.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Year 1 - Compulsory modules Academic And Professional Skills Development Counter Terrorism And Digital Policing Evidence Based Policing Introduction To Core Policing Practice Introduction To Criminology And Criminal Justice Managing Risk Year 2 - Compulsory modules Applying Evidence Based Policing Developing Core Policing Practice Enhancing Academic And Professional Standards In Policing Experiencing Criminology And Criminal Justice Policing In The 21St Century Risk And Society Final year - Compulsory modules Advancing Policing Practice Evidence Based Policing Research Project Policing And Crime Reduction Professional Standards Development Elective modules 21St Century Crime: Threats, Responses And Human Rights Applied Investigative Interviewing Skills Applied Investigative Skills Contemporary Policing Landscapes Digital Worlds Of Crime Human Rights And Policing Rehabilitation And Punishment Serious And Organised Crime Sex, Violence And Extremism Simulating Justice Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework, exams, practicals

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: B005

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

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

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (may include up to two AS Levels, EPQ and general studies).

Access: at least 45 credits at level 3 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.


We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. This must show that the applicant would benefit from, and has the potential to, complete the course successfully. Decisions regarding non-standard entrants will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader. Applications are welcomed from people of any age. We also accept applicants who may have prior certificated credit or prior experiential credit (APCL/APEL) although with regard to the PJD this is likely to be limited in nature. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/criminology/ba-honours-professional-policing/full-time

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 For students whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.5 is required in reading and writing with a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/criminology/ba-honours-professional-policing/full-time/2022

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/criminology/ba-honours-professional-policing/full-time/2022

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 8750.0 Year 1
EU 13415.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8750.0 Year 1
England 8750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8750.0 Year 1
Scotland 8750.0 Year 1
Wales 8750.0 Year 1
International 13415.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees from UK students starting this course in 21/22 are £8,750 per year.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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