Professional Policing

Why choose this course? Our Professional Policing degree equips you with the knowledge and skills required for a modern policing career. Engage in scenario-based learning, lectures, and seminars led by experienced academics and former police officers, ensuring you're prepared to meet the demands of the 21st-century police service.

You will: Learn from experienced academic staff and retired police officers, providing real-world insights. Access specialised facilities such as an onsite 'Learning House' and mock police interview rooms. Build strong links with public service and third-sector organisations involved in policing. Benefit from collaborations with North Wales Police and other regional forces. Earn additional qualifications, such as Welsh in the Workplace, tailored to the needs of regional police forces.

Key Course Features: During the course, you will participate in simulated policing encounters, including an annual Major Incident Day, to develop practical skills. You will have opportunities to become special constables during the course, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the local community. The course will develop your knowledge of the broader criminal justice system and skills for effective public engagement. You will gain necessary legal knowledge and transferable skills to meet operational police requirements. Your employability will be enhanced through practical training throughout the course in facilities such as the police custody training suite.