(Hons) Professional Policing University of Plymouth

Overview

This  (Hons) Professional Policing course from University of Plymouth  does not guarantee entry into employment as a police constable or any police staff position. It is tailored towards developing the skills, knowledge, experience and personal confidence students will need to apply for any of the posts offered by the police service. It will also prepare you for other roles in the increasingly pluralised environment of policing in the UK

Careers

Step into the future of law enforcement with Plymouth’s professional policing degree, licensed by the UK College of Policing and uniquely offered in the Southwest Peninsula. 

Designed for aspiring officers and investigative professionals, this Pre-Join degree blends academic excellence with immersive, hands-on training. Learn from seasoned senior police officers and leading criminologists as you explore real-world crime scenes, conduct live suspect interviews, and present evidence in simulated courtrooms. Whether your ambitions lie in public service, private security, or third-sector investigation, this course equips you with the skills, experience, and insight to thrive across a wide range of policing and enforcement careers.

This degree prepares you to apply for police constable roles in England and Wales, including the British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police and Military Police, the Security Services or the National Crime Agency. It provides valuable skills and experience for applying to staff roles within UK policing such as:

• Police Community Support Officer, Tri-Service officer 

• Accredited criminal or misconduct investigators 

• Accredited alcohol or firearms licensing officers 

• Control room and call handling officers

• Administration, analytical, and support roles

• Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

You will also gain a firm grounding to apply to private sector security positions, event management, and private investigation positions.