BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (Accelerated)

• Response Policing and Police Investigation

• Complete Dissertation

Understanding the Police Constable Role and Professional Standards

We look at the history of policing in the UK and how the modern police service was created. We will also cover what it means to be a Police Constable and the structure of the police service (various ranks and departments within the police).

The Criminal Justice System, Key Legislation, Offences & Civil Matters

This module will give an overview of the criminal justice system, the basic principles of criminal liability and an introduction to actus reus, mens rea, strict liability and some statutory defences. It will also include sexual offences, drug offences and offences under the Public Order Act.

Core Principles of Evidence-Based Policing, Information, and Intelligence

Within this module, we will look at the concept of evidence-based policing. Students will discuss the merits as well as potential constraints associated with an evidence-based policing approach.

Introduction to Criminology, Crime Prevention & Key Psychological Concepts

The module will introduce students to core issues, theories, concepts and debates in criminology as well as relevant aspects of psychology. We will also look at crime prevention theories underpinning preventative policing.

Public Protection: Understanding Abuse & Impact

This Module will introduce you to public protection in a policing context. You will learn about serious offences such as child abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), domestic abuse (DA), modern slavery, trafficking and honour-based abuse.

Community Policing, Antisocial Behaviour, and Introduction to Road Policing

The module introduces community policing. This includes looking at how antisocial behaviour can impact communities and what police powers are available to deal with antisocial behaviour. It also includes the basic offences and police powers for policing the roads.

Information, Intelligence and Digital Policing

We look at issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence and explain the relevant intelligence sources appropriate to policing operations. We will also look at the role of the police in providing crime prevention advice for digital-facilitated crimes.

Response Policing and Police Investigations

We will be looking at the purpose of response policing. This will also include learning about assessing risk, safeguarding, intelligence, use of technology and responding to different environments. We will also further develop our knowledge of powers concerning lawful search and entry, arrest and stop and search. The module also introduces concepts, terminology, principles, powers and legislation that are essential to conducting police investigations.

Forensic and Criminal Psychology

This module will provide students with a deeper insight into some key issues related to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. This will include theories of crime, violent offenders and serial murder, juries and decision-making, effective prison and psychological treatment, and profiling.

Responding to Major and Critical Incidents

This module discusses the role and responsibilities of the police at a major incident and examines the effectiveness of joint interoperability between the emergency services.

Supporting Those at Risk of Harm and Victims of Internet-Facilitated Crimes

This module looks at the importance of vulnerable people being appropriately supported by the police, and we will learn how to assess how a vulnerable person may respond to a police presence at an incident. We will also look at types of digital-facilitated crimes, identifying individuals who may be especially vulnerable and analysing and evaluating the impact of digital-facilitated crimes on the individual and family.

Research Methods and Dissertation

Students will learn about core research methods and will be planning, researching, and undertaking a substantial independent piece of research in the area of current policing practices.

Investigating Serious Crime & Understanding Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime

Students will be provided with an overview of transnational organised crime (TOC) and current academic terrorism research. The second part of the module focuses on the investigative process. We will be discussing homicide investigations and how additional sources of intelligence can be obtained during a complex investigation.

Counter Terrorism & Advanced Road Policing

The module will provide students with an understanding of key concepts and terminology related to counter-terrorism policing. The process of radicalisation as well as the National Counter-terrorism strategy, key legislation and organisational structure will be explained. The module will also explain the legislation applicable to more complex road investigations. It will highlight the particular policing issues relating to the strategic road network and students will gain knowledge of the key pieces of legislation affecting this area.