Professional Policing

About this programme

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree at Cardiff Met is licensed by the College of Policing and is aligned with the national policing curriculum for initial entry into the police service. This degree is designed to equip you with a strong academic and practical foundation in modern policing, preparing you for a range of careers in policing and the wider criminal justice system. This exciting degree reflects current and emerging challenges in policing practice, with modules and content that address digital investigations, ethical leadership, and contemporary policing risks. Taught by experienced lecturers, including former police officers and criminal justice professionals, this course offers a deep understanding of topics such as response policing, investigations, public protection, digital policing, and ethical decision-making. You’ll have opportunities to apply your learning in realistic environments using our dedicated Crime House and Moot Courtroom and engage with live issues through evidence-based research and practical scenario work. Whether you aim to become a police officer or pursue a related career in criminal justice, youth justice, or community safety, this degree will develop your critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a highly relevant and applied context. This degree can be studied as a three-year full-time degree or a four-year full-time degree that includes a year of foundational study. Our foundation year is intended to prepare you for your subsequent years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, know