Professional Policing (Hons) UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

Overview

The Professional Policing (Hons) programme offered by the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) will prepare you to apply for a response officer role in any national force area.

You'll also benefit from our strong professional connections with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Take advantage of exciting opportunities to collaborate with police officers in practice and interact with local police forces through mentoring, shadowing and ride along activities. By the time you graduate, you'll have the academic knowledge required to become a police officer.

Career opportunities

As an established and respected provider of policing education, UWE Bristol offers three licensed police entry routes. Our Professional Policing degree will provide you with knowledge relevant to policing roles, ahead of completing the operational training you'll need for employment in the police force.

Through studying a range of core subjects, from counter terrorism to response policing, you'll delve into the complex role of a Police Officer. Gain the academic skills and knowledge you'll apply to professional practice, such as research, communication and problem solving.

By the end of the course, you'll graduate with a professional policing degree that's licensed by the College of Policing. This accreditation will enable you to apply for roles in any national police force area in the UK, within five years of graduation.

Subject to local vetting procedures, if you're successful in finding employment within the police force, you'll learn the hands-on aspects of policing on the job. You'll develop your practical skills once you're in the role, enabling you to apply the theory you've learned through your degree.