Course summary
This national pre-join degree is licenced by the Policing Professional Body, the College of Policing, and is delivered by experts and experienced practitioners who will help you develop the key skills required for the role of Police Constable. Studying our course, you will cover all the learning content of the College of Policing’s Degree in Professional Policing, as well as receiving additional detailed inputs on specialist subjects, such as Counter Terrorism and Digital Crime. You will get a grounded knowledge of the key aspects of policing, for example, legislation and police powers and investigative interviewing skills. Our excellent simulation facilities for role play scenarios will allow you to put your knowledge into practice in a safe learning environment, including interview rooms, crime scene houses, road policing scenarios, a custody office and mock court room, all of which add to your learning experience. Our teaching team includes ex-police officers with many years of professional knowledge and experience in a wide variety of policing disciplines, supported by a host of subject matter experts from the world of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Through our relationships with police colleagues, we can help you obtain an opportunity to apply to be a special constable, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills into practice with on-the-job experience, and providing evidence to support your CV.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
Assessment methods include essays, academic poster presentations, recorded interviews, oral tribunals, case studies, personal and group presentations, role-play activities and policy books.
How to apply
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:
- L900
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - CCC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4
T Level - P
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ