Policing Foundation Degree (validated by Leeds City College) Find your route into the police force and uphold law, order and justice. Designed to reflect industry demands, this degree programme helps you gain the skills needed to prepare for a fulfilling career with the police or associated criminal agencies. Course Code: PI99
About the course
Full time: 2 years
This Policing Foundation Degree is crafted in-line with the College of
Part time: 2 years Location: University Centre Leeds and Keighley College
Policing’s recruitment requirements, with modules designed to broaden your understanding of policing, crime and the justice system. As you progress in the programme, you will begin to forge your own career path and recognise the areas you have a particular interest in. Our exceptional support, with an emphasis on personal
WHAT’S NEXT?
development and consideration of the Policing Education Qualifications
Progression may include a top-up
Framework, provides you with essential skills that really increase your
degree, further study options
employability.
(dependent on your chosen career
You will also be encouraged to gain practical skills through voluntary
path) or related employment.
schemes with West Yorkshire Police. These are valuable opportunities
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
to gain the knowledge and experience needed to progress to a top-up
• Police Constable
Modules may include:
• Probation Officer
Level 4
Level 5
• Crime in England and Wales
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology and Crime
• Police Powers and Procedure
• Evolution of the Police
• Criminology and
• Prison Officer
degree, industry qualification or directly into employment.
• Models of Policing
Crime Prevention
• Command and Control
• Research Methods and Skills
• Personal Development
• Youth Crime and Justice • Contemporary Issues in Policing
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
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