BA (Hons)
Policing*

• Accredited by the College of Policing as an approved pre-join provider and meets the current professional requirements for the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP). 
• Opportunity to work as Special Constables alongside other Specials and regular Police Constables. 
• Experience of Policing. The vast majority of the BA (Hons) Policing is taught on the University campus in Wrexham. Certain elements of the programme, however, are delivered from Police Service offices in St Asaph or Colwyn Bay (students are responsible for travel costs)
• Approved Provider for the College of Policing 2017-2018 (new accreditation is being sought for 2018-19).

Year 1 (Level 4)

In year 1 the modules focus on foundational academic knowledge for policing and the application of such knowledge in the pursuit of policing goals. Students will also explore the contribution police make to criminal justice and the role different external agencies can play in meeting police priorities. 

Modules

• Studying in Higher Education
• Responding to Diversity
• Police Law
• Investigating Crime
• Policing in Action
• Developing and Reflecting on Policing Practice 1

Year 2 (Level 5)

In year 2 students broaden their understanding of the legal framework of policing. Students will further develop their understanding of how the law applies in police encounters and will form an appreciation of different models for making decisions.

There will be an opportunity to learn about the research process in advance of the extended piece of research which will be completed at level 6.  Students will also learn more about the work of the different internal departments that constitute Police Service Areas e.g.  Drugs teams, Family Liaison teams, Cybercrime teams, Amethyst, Public Protection teams. They learn about emerging crime concerns such as domestic abuse, modern slavery and historical child abuse.

Modules

• Criminal Law and Procedures for Police
• Effective Decision Making When Policing
• Criminology
• Research Methods
• Developing and Reflecting on Policing Practice 2
• Operational policing 1

Year 3 (Level 6)

At level 6 BA (Hons) Professional Policing students have four compulsory credit bearing modules to complete. In addition to compulsory modules students may choose two from four additional modules which address key concerns of contemporary policing and criminal justice practice.

Core Modules

• Developing and Reflecting on Policing Practice 3
• Control, Justice and Punishment
• Policing Society  
• Operational Policing 2

Optional Modules (Choose 2 of 4)

• Multi-Agency Working in the Criminal Justice System
• Youth Justice
• Constructing Guilt and Innocence
• Terrorism

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

BA (Hons) Policing

UCAS Code: 243H

Minimum entry requirements are:

I.          112 UCAS points or equivalent e.g.  Pass in an Access to Higher Education programme with 15 level 2 credits, 45 level 3 credits to be graded following the rules of combination as follows: 6 Distinctions, 33 merits, 6 passes

AND

II.         The applicant must demonstrate in their UCAS personal statement a readiness to engage in Higher Education and the motivation, in particular, to undertake a BA (Hons) Policing degree.

Or

Entry to the degree is also possible where an applicant is able to demonstrate that prior and/or experiential learning will enable them to cope with the academic and professional demands of the programme.

Subject to the availability of places, applicants meeting either of these requirements would receive an offer of an interview. At the interview applicants’ readiness to engage in Higher Education and their motivation and presenting eligibility to undertake the Policing degree would be explored further.

Following enrolment, students must apply separately to be appointed to the special constabulary. To this end guidance will be provided.

The process of becoming appointed a Special Constable involves successfully negotiating three stages- completion of a Special Constabulary Application form (separate from the University application form); successfully passing an Assessment Centre test; and successfully passing vetting/health assessments.

• The application form will require students to comment on and evidence their suitability to become a Special Police Constable.
• The Assessment Centre will comprise a written test and a multiple choice test. During the assessment day students will also undergo an interview which will last approximately 30 minutes. It will explore students’ knowledge about and motivation for joining the Special Constabulary.
• Vetting is a process whereby the student’s personal details, criminal convictions, political affiliations, financial status and social contacts /standing are explored and assessed. Health assessments are also carried out at this stage.

Assignments are set in advance and provided to students in module handbooks and marked and returned by moodle or e-mail with students being given feedback on all assessments within an appropriate timescale determined by University regulations (currently four weeks).

Assessment criteria are published in the student programme handbook issued at the beginning of the academic year. In order to maintain an approach where students can develop their own interests and refer to their own experiences many assignment questions can be answered from different perspectives.

The programme incorporates a range of assessments including essays, exams, presentations and role plays.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The programme is specifically designed to cater for those who wish to become serving police officers. Whilst successful completion of the programme does not guarantee appointments as a Regular Constable, it enables students to make a credible application for such post as they arise. This is because successful completion of the programme should offer standing against the training requirements set by individual forces/services during probationary periods of employment.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

For 2018/19, Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees will be £9,000 per year for a full time undergraduate degree course.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.