Policing

LEARN

MORE ONLINE

Course areas

+ Professional Policing

+ Police Studies & Criminal Investigation

There is a growing demand for police officers and non-warranted police staff across the UK. We’ve designed our policing courses to help fill this void and prepare you to take the challenges of this sector head on. The courses do take a broader look at policing beyond the police constable role, so if you’re interested in areas such as criminal justice and security too, then BNU may be a great fit for you.

We have worked in partnership with Thames Valley Police for over 15 years to deliver policing programmes, alongside our relationship with the College of Policing. These courses, and the lecturers that deliver them, offer a broad examination of policing and related activities, meaning you will be able to make an informed decision about your future career destination.

As well as learning from our experienced academics (who have or still do work in their specialist areas), we often bring in practitioners to deliver guest talks covering contemporary policing topics.

Throughout the course, students are also supported with specialised facilities on campus, such as our Police Code of Practice Suite. Included in the suite is a mock bedsit, custody desk and suspect interview room, as well as adjoining seminar rooms with a live audio and video feed. In here, you’ll get to practise core policing processes, such as arrest and interview of suspects as well as searching premises, in a safe, controlled environment.

As well as simulating real life scenarios, getting tangible work experience also helps bring the theory to life and enhance your employability in the sector. Through our partnership with Thames Valley Police, you will be able to apply for a volunteer Special Constable position while studying for your degree. Selection to perform this voluntary Special Constable role is subject to a selection process and criteria owned by Thames Valley Police.

Whilst many of our graduates from this programme have successfully gained employment in the police force, others have followed careers within the wider criminal justice system and beyond.