Policing BA (Hons) 2021/22 entry

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Course code:

L231 - BA (Hons)
13FL - HNC

Study options:

3 year - Degree
1 year - HNC

Location:

CU Scarborough

Starting:

November 2021
January 2022
February 2022
April 2022
June 2022

Fees:

To be confirmed

Find out more

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

01723 336700


cus@coventry.ac.uk

Course code:

L231 - BA (Hons)
13FL - HNC

Study options:

3 year - Degree
1 year - HNC

Location:

CU Scarborough

Starting:

November 2021
January 2022
February 2022
April 2022
June 2022

Fees:

To be confirmed

Find out more

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

01723 336700


cus@coventry.ac.uk

Course code:

L231 - BA (Hons)
13FL - HNC

Study options:

3 year - Degree
1 year - HNC

Location:

CU Scarborough

Starting:

November 2021
January 2022
February 2022
April 2022
June 2022

Fees:

To be confirmed

Find out more

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

01723 336700


cus@coventry.ac.uk

The information on these pages relates to September 2020 entry and is for guidance only.
September 2021 entry content will be updated here in due course.

Overview

Policing policies and practices are constantly changing, with modern day crimes such as fraud, cybercrime and historic abuse at the forefront of today’s judicial system. This exciting course teaches you all the precedence, skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into the policing service, whether that be as an officer, community support officer or as a volunteer.

Success in this field demands tact, empathy, strategic thinking and a solid knowledge of policing and legislation. As no two days are the same, this course focuses on developing adaptability, social awareness and victim empathy, as well as addressing modern day issues and crimes. This degree is an employment-related higher qualification targeted at those seeking to establish a career in the police service.

Alongside your learning, you also get the chance to conduct critical research with our experienced staff, learn from highly-regarded guest visitors and take part in invaluable practical modules. 

Why CU Scarborough

We offer a style of education which is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University. We aim to provide career-focused courses, wherever possible, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work. We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we keep our fees low and most of our courses cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.

COVID-19

The University may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via emerging online technologies and methods across all courses. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2020/2021 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.

Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to Covid-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.

Employability

Dedicated Careers & Employability department who will assist you in finding employment

Top Quality Courses

Taught by industry professionals, awarded by Coventry University

No End of Year Exams

Our modern teaching techniques mean no last-minute cramming and less stress

Professional Recognition

Specific courses contain additional industry recognised qualifications from awarding bodies

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What our students say...

My course is helping me to understand the role of a police officer in depth. I especially like the practical elements of the course – they’re motivating, realistic and really interesting.

Zeba Nosheen - CU Policing Student

Course information

With effect from 2020, all new officers will need to be educated to degree level, in order to join the police force. This Policing degree is an employment-related qualification targeted at those seeking to establish a career in the police service.

Purposefully designed to give you both an academic and professional understanding of policing, this course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the policing industry.

In addition to proven, traditional methods, you will also benefit from personal perspectives from people in the industry. Each year, several professional guests visit the course. Previous guests have included members from the Independent Police Complaints Commission, a former Police Sergeant for the West Midlands Police Force and a Mental Health Triage speaker. We also focus on current and future crime trends in addition to historic cases, so that you gain a rounded understanding of the policing industry.

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Modules

Overview

The first year of this programme is designed to provide you with a broad introduction to the field of policing, focusing on basic knowledge of both the macro environment and the role of legislation in policing. You will develop key skills in decision making and information management, providing you with a solid foundation for further exploration in years two and three. Students who complete year one are eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Policing.

Modules

  • Development of Modern Policing

    This module reflects on policing throughout history, delving into criminal acts such as the riots in the 1980s and progressing into the process of former stop and search, bias and racial aggravation. You will look at how the Police and Criminal Evidence Act came into practice, critically analysing legislation and how it has evolved throughout time.

  • Crime, Society and Social Responses

    This popular module focuses on the social theory that underlies crime and disorder. You will look at social theorists such as Albert Cohen and the crucial role of the media in portraying crime and criminality. We also look at policing styles such as zero tolerance and work in the 1960s and 1980s. 

  • Practical Policing and Investigating

    This practical module focuses on discussing and gathering intelligence. There are plenty of role-plays, group discussions and practice scenarios. Key assessments focus on taking witness statements, writing court case files and taking victim statements as a police officer.

  • Community Policing

    In this module, you look at local solutions to crime disorder and hard to reach groups. You will explore the key concepts of community policing, styles and structures including governance arrangements. Assessing the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing, you have the opportunity to showcase your knowledge with a unique research project.

Thought about a different campus?

CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough come together to form CU, part of the Coventry University Group. Students who study at CU will graduate with a degree awarded and accredited by Coventry University.

All CU students have the opportunity to move between each campus after completing an academic year, subject to course and availability. This means you can study in the vibrant city of Coventry, the UK’s capital, or on the stunning Yorkshire coast.

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Overview

As the course progresses, this academic year builds on the knowledge gained in year one to cement a solid foundation of core principles. Now that you are working to a higher level after completing the Higher National Certificate (HNC), you will begin to explore more serious offences, from domestic abuse to drug trafficking. You will learn the causes, practices and solutions to some of the most dangerous and provocative crimes committed in the modern world. Students who complete year two are eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Policing.

Modules

  • Youth Crime and Restorative Justice

    Looking at the possible causes and strains upon young people, which cause them to commit crime, you will analyse ways the police force can guide and reduce the number of young offenders from entering the justice system. You will also look at solutions such as youth offending teams, cautions and diversion tactics. 

  • Policing and Mental Health

    This module is an examination into the role of the police in dealing with persons suffering from mental disorder and mental incapacity. You will explore the characteristics and tactics for supporting people with a full range of mental health issues, from minor anxieties and depression right through to schizophrenia and other psychoses. 

  • Drugs and Crime

    In this module, you enter the criminal field of narcotics. You will look at the legislation, means of enforcements, drug supply routes and the trafficking routes nationally and globally. Treatment strategies and prevention will take centre stage, as well as understanding the extent to which drugs affect crime both nationally and internationally. 

  • Domestic Abuse

    One of the core issues of policing, domestic abuse is a complex and sensitive subject requiring tact and understanding. You will look at the processes of investigations and identify the various levels of abuse, including stalking, emotional and mental abuse and more. Further, you will study documentaries and case studies as discussion points to cement your understanding.

Thought about a different campus?

CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough come together to form CU, part of the Coventry University Group. Students who study at CU will graduate with a degree awarded and accredited by Coventry University.

All CU students have the opportunity to move between each campus after completing an academic year, subject to course and availability. This means you can study in the vibrant city of Coventry, the UK’s capital, or on the stunning Yorkshire coast.

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CU London

Overview

Sandwich and placement years give you the opportunity to gain further insight into the industry or career you are seeking to follow. This enables you to contextualise the theoretical models and concepts discussed in the classroom in the work place. You can also choose to take an optional year abroad between the second and third year of study. If you decide to take advantage of a placement or sandwich year, this version of the degree will help to increase your employment prospects by acquiring skills and gaining an understanding of what employers expect of graduates. To find out more, visit our Careers Page.

Overview

In the final year, the impact of preventative, legal and proactive strategies will be investigated, along with the role of the media and the internet in radicalisation and recruitment. You also study historical concepts and levels of drug use, the way addiction and treatment are managed and what it costs to communities. Further, you also get to assess the impact of preventative strategies including sentencing, mandatory drugs testing and the associated legal and social issues. Students who complete year three are awarded a BA (Hons) degree in Policing.

Modules

  • Violent and Sexual Offences

    Cybercrime in relation to sexual offences, including grooming, sexting, victim shaming and revenge porn, are just some of the sexual offences explored in this complex and sensitive module. Understanding of investigation methods, appropriate special treatments and legislation is tested via presentations and written assessments.

  • Terrorism and Policing

    After comparing the different forms of political, racial and religious terrorism, you will explore the concepts and debate the definitions. You will have comprehensive knowledge of the legislation behind terrorist acts, before learning how it is policed, the role of intelligence gathering and counter terrorist strategies.

  • Management and Leadership in Policing

    This module focuses on critically reviewing several management and leadership theories and learning the key practices of team development. You will also evaluate how different levels of management function within policing and examine difficulties in leadership and management cohesion, such as organisational communications and group thinking.

  • Research Project

    The remaining module in your final year is made up of independent, autonomous work. You will conduct a research project on an element of policing of your choice and present this in the form of an extended essay.

Thought about a different campus?

CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough come together to form CU, part of the Coventry University Group. Students who study at CU will graduate with a degree awarded and accredited by Coventry University.

All CU students have the opportunity to move between each campus after completing an academic year, subject to course and availability. This means you can study in the vibrant city of Coventry, the UK’s capital, or on the stunning Yorkshire coast.

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Coventry University is ranked 15th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2020. CU Scarborough is part of the Coventry University Group.

In more detail...

  • Upon completion of this course, you will receive a qualification awarded by Coventry University.
  • Small tutorial group sessions ensure that you receive the mentoring help and support you need.
  • You will have the opportunity for multi-campus learning in Scarborough, London and Coventry.
  • In order to make higher education accessible to as many people as possible, we keep our tuition fees competitively priced.
  • We deliver one module at a time during each block. This means you can dedicate your time to specialise in each subject without the distraction of numerous modules and multiple deadlines.
Study themes

Your main study themes are:

  • Restorative Justice: the concepts of restorative justices include consent, provocation, accident, recklessness, self-defence and other possible defences and their appropriate application.
  • Development of modern policing: understanding how the police service has been influenced and has evolved through developments within the criminal justice system. This course reviews the history of the major political and legal milestones that affect policing, along with changes caused by national events.
  • Crime and society: exploring how society recognises and is affected by crime and social behaviour and the use of crime statistics.
  • Social responses to crime: understanding the ways in which members of society react to crime and how multiagency strategies help the police to reduce it.
How you'll be taught

This course is available as a full-time three year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field. Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles to suit the needs of all our students, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.

We also operate an open-door policy, with additional availability via email and our online learning platform, Moodle.

Progression through the modules develops knowledge and skills, including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development. We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development.

Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end of year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which is more reflective of our learning model.

How you'll be assessed

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

Assessment methods vary and include, practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which take place at the end of each six-week block.

Course Breakdown (approximately):

  • 80% Coursework
  • 20% Interactive Assessments
On completion

On completion, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the theoretical, analytical and practical aspects of policies, strategies and processes.
  • Develop appropriate research and analysis techniques, alongside the ability to undertake reliable research activities.
  • Operate, lead and collaborate in a team to solve problems of a practical (experimental) nature and to provide appropriate solutions.
  • Apply appropriate presentation and evaluation tools to establish the significance of research data produced.
Teaching contact hours

Full-time

If you choose to study full-time you can expect up to 20 hours of learning activities per week, made up of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, online classes and independent learning.

Class sizes are kept low. This way, students can take advantage of small numbers to increase contact time with lecturers.

What our students say...

My course is helping me to understand the role of a police officer in depth. I especially like the practical elements of the course – they’re motivating, realistic and really interesting.

Zeba Nosheen - CU Policing Student

Entry Requirements

Policing Higher National Certificate (HNC)

64 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

Policing BA (Hons) Degree

104 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

All HNC/Degree courses require at least two A2 Levels or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, we offer a number of programmes to help you secure a place. Successful completion of one of the below programmes guarantees you a place on a degree course with us, subject to meeting specified criteria.

Foundation Year

This degree programme has an integral stage 0 attached to it, so if you do not meet the entry requirements you may enter at the foundation level. Successful completion of a relevant Foundation Year course will guarantee you progression onto this degree programme.

Access to HE Course

Access to HE courses aim to bring your academic skills and topical knowledge up to optimal standard for higher education study. If you undertake an Access to HE course and then successfully complete a degree programme, the remaining balance of your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off. Successful completion of our Business Access to HE course will guarantee you progression onto this degree programme.

Policing Higher National Certificate (HNC)

64 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

Policing BA (Hons) Degree

104 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

All HNC/Degree courses require at least two A2 Levels or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, we offer a number of programmes to help you secure a place. Successful completion of one of the below programmes guarantees you a place on a degree course with us, subject to meeting specified criteria.

Foundation Year

This degree programme has an integral stage 0 attached to it, so if you do not meet the entry requirements you may enter at the foundation level. Successful completion of a relevant Foundation Year course will guarantee you progression onto this degree programme.

Access to HE Course

Access to HE courses aim to bring your academic skills and topical knowledge up to optimal standard for higher education study. If you undertake an Access to HE course and then successfully complete a degree programme, the remaining balance of your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off. Successful completion of our Business Access to HE course will guarantee you progression onto this degree programme.

Policing Higher National Certificate (HNC)

64 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

Policing BA (Hons) Degree

104 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English.

All HNC/Degree courses require at least two A2 Levels or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

CU Scarborough welcomes international students from all around the globe. If you are an international student and are interested in applying, you can do so by completing the online application form.

Once your application form has been processed you will receive the outcome of your application via your given email address.

Please be aware you will need the following information in order to make your application:

  • All academic transcripts
  • Copies of degree/diploma certificates or work reference if employed
  • One academic reference
  • Be trained to English language proficiency level IELTS 6.0 (HNC - year 1/HND - year 2) or IELTS 6.5 (Degree/Top Up - year 3)
  • Your personal statement
  • Copy of your current passport
Why do I have to choose you as 'firm' choice?

CU Scarborough has assessed that you can achieve the required grades and we have demonstrated this belief by making you an offer. This is our commitment to you so then we ask that you reciprocate this commitment by selecting us as your ‘firm’ choice and activating your offer.

What if I'm not taking A-levels?

We will consider other qualifications for a pre-result unconditional offer if you have an appropriate proven performance at GCSE (or equivalent) level and predicted grades in line with grades that we expect to see at A-level. Other qualifications that we may consider for a pre-result unconditional offer include: The International Baccalaureate Diploma, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, Cambridge Pre-U and combinations of qualifications (e.g. BTECS plus A-levels).

What if I don't get the predicted grades?

An unconditional offer is what it says it is. So, if you don’t meet your predictions then your place is still guaranteed. However, we would hope and expect that you continue to work hard to make the most of your potential and be best prepared to study at university level.

Am I able to defer my unconditional offer?

No, the unconditional offer is only available to those who will take up their place in the year for which they applied.

What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, we have a number of programmes which upon successful completion and meeting any additional entry criteria, qualifies you onto a place on this degree course, such as Foundation Years or Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

What our students say...

My course is helping me to understand the role of a police officer in depth. I especially like the practical elements of the course – they’re motivating, realistic and really interesting.

Zeba Nosheen - CU Policing Student

Tuition Fees

We pride ourselves on offering competitive tuition fees which we review on an annual basis. Course fees are calculated on the basis of what it costs to teach each course and we aim for total financial transparency.

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November 2021

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January 2022

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February 2022

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June 2022

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Fees & Funding

We price our courses competitively in an attempt to make higher education accessible for a wide range of people. Your tuition fees will cover all of your classes, online tutorials, some of the learning materials and access to our Library & Learning Services.

Each academic year we review our fee structure to ensure we're offering value for money to all our students. The 2020/21 fees are currently under review and will be available in autumn 2019. 

Funding

Full-time and part-time students resident in the UK or EU can apply to the Student Loans Company for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees at CU Scarborough.

What our students say...

My course is helping me to understand the role of a police officer in depth. I especially like the practical elements of the course – they’re motivating, realistic and really interesting.

Zeba Nosheen - CU Policing Student

Career prospects

With a Policing BA (Hons) degree behind you, your career options within the police force is significantly increased. There are several career routes to go down, including police officer, investigative work and even the forensics side of policing. Graduates of this course could progress to work for the Police and Crime Commissioner or large policing bodies such as the Independent Police Complaints Commission and Her Majesty Revenue and Customs.

Previous graduates have gone to work in nationally respected organisations such as the National Probation Service, West Mercia Police and Sova. Other graduates have gone on to study master’s programmes such as Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security.

What our students say...

My course is helping me to understand the role of a police officer in depth. I especially like the practical elements of the course – they’re motivating, realistic and really interesting.

Zeba Nosheen - CU Policing Student
Disclaimer

The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. Following the UK’s planned exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance at that time. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.