The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Policing will provide students with the generic knowledge, understanding and skills to enter employment within Policing, the wider public service sector or progressing onto BTEC Level 5 HND in Policing.
Studying for this course will provide opportunities for students to learn a range of techniques and tools essential for successful performance in working life. It will help individuals to apply these skills at their workplace and build upon the knowledge they must have gained at the completion of the course. Those already employed will be able to use these attributes immediately at their work place and improvise their working practices.
This course is made up of the following units:
Unit 1: Small Scale Research Project in Policing
Unit 2: Criminal Law
Unit 3: Police and the Criminal Justice Service
Unit 4: Equality and Diversity in the Police Service
Unit 5: Roads Policing
Unit 6: Technology and the Police Services
Unit 7: Criminology – Practical Application for the Police Service
Unit 8: Command and Control
For Home and EU students, a loan from the Student Loans Company is available to support learners with fees if applied for. These fees cover the overall costs of the course, including sports kits, guest speakers, day trips and additional courses that will be run throughout the year.
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Policing will provide students with the generic knowledge, understanding and skills to enter employment within Policing. or progression onto the BTEC Level 5 in Policing.
- a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Public Services. Sport, Forensic and Criminal Investigation or related title
- a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject
- GCSE grades A* to C (or equivalent), and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
- other related Level 3 qualifications
- an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
- related work experience
- an international equivalent of the above
- A demonstrable interest in joining the police or related services
Each project, activity or assignment that you complete will be assessed. These assessments indicate your level of performance and contribute to your final grade. Each unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Assessment will be through practical and theoretical assignments.
Course Details - Modules
This course is made up of the following units:
Unit 1: Small Scale Research Project in Policing
Unit 2: Criminal Law
Unit 3: Police and the Criminal Justice Service
Unit 4: Equality and Diversity in the Police Service
Unit 5: Roads Policing
Unit 6: Technology and the Police Services
Unit 7: Criminology – Practical Application for the Police Service
Unit 8: Command and Control
Please note - units are subject to change.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
L402
Institution code:
C09
Campus Name:
Cambridge Campus
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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
GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject
Access to Higher Education
Level 3 qualification in Public Services, Sport, Forensic and Criminal Investigation or other related Level 3 qualifications
Related work experience
An international equivalent of the above
A demonstrable interest in joining the police or related services
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Channel Islands
4990.0
Whole course
England
4990.0
Whole course
Northern Ireland
4990.0
Whole course
Scotland
4990.0
Whole course
Wales
4990.0
Whole course
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
King Hedges Road
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