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’ll study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects to help you develop into an excellent applicant for a career in policing. You’ll learn from expert academics who have a breadth of knowledge and experience in professional policing and criminal justice and who are active in scholarly and professional multi-disciplinary research and practice. You’ll learn in internationally-recognised research centre, the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice with opportunities to benefit from collaboration with local, national and international policing partners. As the curriculum aligns to the College of Policing knowledge base for Professional Policing, you’ll study topics relating to core policing practices while engaging in professional development. You’ll also focus on key areas linked to policing including counter terrorism, digital policing and modern slavery. During the course you’ll gain industry experience by working with policing and criminal justice partners and placements opportunities.

During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.