Professional Policing

About this programme

Build the academic skills and knowledge needed to progress into professional policing. This foundation year supports your transition into higher education while introducing key policing and public service themes. If you don't have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree year one entry, the foundation course offers an alternative route into degree study. This course has helped many of our students land their dream jobs within crime, security and justice. USW delivers police training to 7 police forces across England and Wales with fantastic links to industry. The degree is co-created with industry partners and local police forces, so that content and assessments are authentic, and industry focussed. Whether it’s assessments or job applications our student support will be ready and waiting to help and assist. Prepare for university study by developing core academic skills while exploring policing and wider public service issues. Through teamwork, reflection and applied learning, you’ll build confidence and understanding across the foundation year. For details of the modules you will study after successful completion of the Foundation Year, please see the main course page . Develop academic, personal and professional skills for university study. You’ll reflect on your progress, build confidence, and create an evidence-based portfolio to support your future learning. Focusing on crime and justice in society, this module examines how media, identity and public opinion shape understanding and policy. You’ll engage with key debat