Policing

Course Information

Introduction

Find your route into the force with our access to HE Diploma.

Overview

Interested in a career in the police force, an organisation that offers a huge variety of job roles? Our Access to HE Policing will get you ready to study a Policing degree by providing learners with an understanding of the fundamentals of policing and act as a first step towards this career.

Who is this course for?

Are you looking to pursue your favourite subject at university but don’t quite meet the entry requirements? Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK. We also have a selection of pre-access courses that prepare you for our Access to HE courses. Didn’t get your GCSEs or need them to be higher? Our Access Foundation GCSE programme will support you with achieving passes in five GCSEs.

Course units/modules

Academic Writing Skills (YHS243)

Human Rights (CER141)

Presentation Skills (CER215)

Law and Morality (CER159)

Law of Homicide (CER281)

Researching and Understanding Opportunities in Higher Education (CER240)

Reflective Practice (CER230)

Exploring Elements of a Crime (CER277)

The Powers of the Police (YHS327)

The Law of Non-Fatal Offences (YHS308)

The Psychology of Criminal Investigation (YHS330)

Political Ideologies (CER380)

Crime and Society (CER063)

Sociology of Modern Britain (CER255)

Social Psychology (CER250)

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or grade 4 and above, or equivalent qualifications.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

Once completed, you will be able to progress onto a Higher Education degree.