Policing (Public Administration)

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1 BSc single honours Policing (Public Administration) Year of entry 2017/18 WHY POLICING (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION)? BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) is one of nine named policing awards that form part of the Policing Suite of programmes. The aims of the BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) are to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of: past and present key policing strategies, their origins and how they were implemented in policing; a range of the relationship between policing and the media; the influence of media representations on the public s perception of policing, crime and criminal justice; how theoretical strategic thinking has directly impacted and shaped policing. To provide practical experience, students are encouraged to become volunteers within the criminal justice system as part of their studies. For example, opportunities include volunteering in local police organisations as special constables, victim support and the rehabilitation of offenders within the community. Your studies in year one will provide a broad and general introduction to the police and policing. Crucially, these modules will also introduce you to key themes and ideas to be explored in all the named awards that follow at years two and three. After completion of your first year which is common to all Policing Suite students, you will here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 1/18

2 maintain some Core Police/Policing input. However, in your second and third years you will focus upon modules relating to BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration). This will normally mean that you can take two or three designated modules to study in years two and three. Flexibility is a key aspect of the Policing Suite. You will have the ability to move to a different named award at various key review points throughout your studies Possible directions through the Policing Suite: Having registered on BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) in the Policing Suite and completed the common first year, you will have the opportunity to: Continue on BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) for the next two years until the end of your studies; Choose a different named award before starting year two and continue on your new choice until the end of your studies; OR Within the bounds of what modules you have successfully completed in year two, choose a different named award before starting year three, and continue on the new choice until the end of your studies. The University is experienced in developing partnerships and bespoke policing degrees with international police educators. Policing continues to grow as an important, attractive, relevant and vibrant domain for study at undergraduate and postgraduate level in British universities. As evidence of this, we have been involved in the provision of policing degree programmes for over twenty years. The School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing at Canterbury Christ Church University is a truly outstanding academic institution that combines a theoretical examination of the policing environment with practical experience to provide students with a unique insight into this ever changing field. Policing graduate WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will provide you with an academic and vocational understanding of policing and also serves as an introduction to a career with the police. BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) draws upon a number of disciplinary strands ranging from criminology, law, politics, psychology, forensics, here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 2/18

3 sociology and philosophy. A key feature is to provide you with flexibility and choice in deciding the detail of your programme of study, with opportunities to change from your original programme of choice to a different named award within the Policing Suite. BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will appeal to you if you are interested in joining the police as a warranted officer, but also if you are keen on other policing careers. Increasingly policing is performed by many organisations, and police services likewise employ a significant number of non warranted employees (this will typically amount to 30 40% of a police service s overall workforce). Similarly, if you wish to develop specialist knowledge in closely related/interdependent fields to policing crime and policing research, criminal psychology, police governance (Police and Crime Commissioners), civil emergencies/contingencies then this will be on offer too and will equip you for pursuing careers in wider fields particularly in the criminal justice sector. "The course is ideal for anyone aiming for a career within the police service as well as those looking to go into other roles within the law enforcement and security sector. The course material provides students with all the necessary knowledge as well as the necessary skills for the practical application of it within a working environment. The staff themselves have a vast knowledge from their own careers within policing, allowing them to provide invaluable guidance to the students. Alex Davies, student WHAT WILL I STUDY? The programme will emphasise the diversity of the police role by drawing upon a variety of contexts in which policing is discussed. This will include debates concerning moves to foster a commitment to interagency work, the legal and ethical parameters and duties involved, criminological theories, the application of rational and scientific methods and the development of policing skills. The attributes and qualities associated with policing are highly valued and sought after in many areas of professional life. Many other possible career opportunities follow from graduating with BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration). These include the civil service, local government, the courts, the Prison Service, Her Majesty s Inspectorate of Constabulary, National Offender Management Service, charitable and voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice sector, community safety organisations, National Crime Agency, the security service, Border Force and the private sector security industry. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 3/18

4 We also believe BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will arm you as a graduate with learning in new and emerging crime and policing trends such as cybersecurity, international (borderless) crime, evidence based policing, and crime science and so on. Such knowledge will undoubtedly become increasingly valuable in financial, commercial and technological employment environments. A key feature of the Policing Suite in general is to provide you a level of flexibility and choice in deciding the detail of your programme of study with opportunities to change from your original programme of choice to a different named award within the Policing Suite. Work experience To provide practical experience, you will be encouraged to become a volunteer within the criminal justice system as part of your studies. For instance, you may decide to volunteer in a local police organisation as a special constable, in victim support or with the rehabilitation of offenders within the community. Blackstone s Handbook for Policing Students, now in its eleventh edition, is published by Oxford University Press. The writing team, led by Professor Robin Bryant, are all from the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing. The book has been used by the majority of police services in England and Wales as the core text for new recruits into the police service and it is a key reading for students on pre service policing programmes in universities across the country. Contributors from the School include Dr Sofia Graca, Kevin Lawton Barrett, Dr Martin O Neill, Dr Steve Tong, Bob Underwood and Dr Dominic Wood. The Handbook reflects the multitude of avenues into policing now open to future police officers, from pre join courses to progression from serving as a special constable or working as a Police Community Support Officer and covers the major requirements of the revised Certificate in Knowledge of Policing, as well as the IPLDP Diploma in Policing. Other information Previously, the School has offered study visits for policing students. These trips have included riot training with Kent Police, study visits to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Police Service of The Netherlands. These trips are aimed at providing students with a professional insight into different policing organisations within the UK and in Europe and are subject to availability. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 4/18

5 The external examiner system is the principal external means, on a continuous basis, for assuring the maintenance of quality, academic standards and comparability across the higher education sector. The contribution of the external examiners is integral to procedures for monitoring and maintaining academic standards. The Policing Suite is proud to have the Chief Constable of Sussex, Giles York QPM, as one of its external examiners. MODULE INFORMATION Year one Core modules Policing: What Works The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles relative to policing and the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The module is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of the position and role of the police in the wider context of criminal investigation and offender management and to explore the organisations which form the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Police, Policing and Security The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles relative to policing and the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The module is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of the position and role of the police in the wider context of criminal investigation and offender management and to explore the organisations which form the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Crime Science The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles of existing scientific approaches and broader techniques in the prevention, investigation and detection of crime. The module will explore ways in which the nature of crime can be informed by science and police investigative approaches. It will investigate how science can support detection and contribute towards crime prevention and it will also consider how scientific methods are applied to crime reduction. The Law and Politics of Policing here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 5/18

6 The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles relating to the police role, within legal, political and social contexts. It also aims to present you with an understanding of the various organisational forms that policing takes within the extended police family, different functions and models of policing, and the legitimacy of police use of powers in different policing contexts. Policing and the Criminal Justice System The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles relative to policing and the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The module is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of the position and role of the police in the wider context of criminal investigation and offender management and to explore the organisations which form the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom Police Practice, Policy and Procedures 1 The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of basic police practices, policies and procedures in England and Wales. It is the first of three modules which embed within them components enabling the student to attain the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP). Year two Core modules Strategy and Planning in Policing The main aim of the module is to develop your appreciation of how high level strategy has been formulated in policing in the UK over the last half a century, and how that function operates today. It will also examine the impact of various police strategies over this period both on crime and on wider police functions within society. This module will explore too the role of planning in policing, particularly over the last decade or so, where centralised (top down) policing plans have become a familiar part of the policing landscape. It aims to present you with a firm understanding of the various police organisational elements engaged in planning and strategy setting, and how these interact/interface with central government, communities and the wider aspects of the police governance framework. The module will look at aspects of police performance as they relate to strategy setting and gauge the consequences of the so called performance culture upon the police. Evidence based Policing The module will explore Evidence based Policing which according to the College of Policing involves using the best available evidence to inform decisions about practices and policies together with assessing what contribution this makes to our understanding of the activities of the police and policing agencies. This module is about examining research approaches within the context of professional policing in other words looking at how the research is embedded into police practices. The module examines the development of police research in an historical context and moves beyond Randomised Control Trials to include examining the contributions of various research providers. Principles of Neighbourhood Policing here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 6/18

7 The overall aim of the module is to develop an understanding of neighbourhood and community policing. By examining the key features of each and considering arguments for and against the adoption of these models of policing. The module aims to develop your awareness of the qualities required of a professional neighbourhood police officer. The module also aims to develop your ability to identify professional and academic literature related to neighbourhood and community policing and to engage with issues related to this area of study in an independent and autonomous manner. Principles of Criminal Investigation The main aims of the module are to develop your knowledge and understanding of police investigations in the UK and the law underpinning these investigations. The module requires you to become acquainted with the history, structure and function of investigative work in the UK as well as concepts and procedures and current practices relating to police investigations of volume, series and major crimes. In addition you will acquire a knowledge and understanding of the current law in relation to police investigative powers, safeguards for suspects, and selected criminal offences. Police Practice, Policy and Procedures 2 The aim of the module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of police practices, policies and procedures in England and Wales. It is the second of three modules, which embed within them components enabling you to attain the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP). The CKP is a nationally recognised qualification located within the Qualifications Curriculum Framework (QCF) and accredits the underpinning learning which takes place in a pre service learning programme for the purposes of supporting flexible entry routes into the police service. Likely optional modules Major Incident! Exploring the Policing of Critical Incidents This module aims to give you an understanding of the emerging arena of critical incident management in policing. Critical incident management has a broad definition and wide application in practice. The module will consider landmark incidents in the recognition for a model to capture the dynamic uncertainty of the reality in which any and all police acts could in theory impact on the victim, the family and the broader community. The module will consider the application of critical incident understanding in different contexts, e.g., murder investigations, safeguarding children, arson. The module will introduce processes of social categorisation, decision making and situational awareness, personal identity and collective police identity in society, the role of the media. Democratic Policing Its Tensions and Dilemmas The main aim of the module is to develop your appreciation of the (British) police role within legal, political, state and social contexts. It also aims to present you with an understanding of the various organisational forms that policing takes within the extended police family, different functions and models of policing, but with a particular accent on the legitimacy of police powers in differing policing situations. In particular, the liberal, democratic and pluralist setting will be used to explore, highlight and problematize the limitations, constraints and tensions on the use of police/state powers. The relationship between state, citizen and the police (as ultimately the coercive arm of the former) will be of special focus and attention. International Policing Structures and Dynamics here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 7/18

8 The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge of the structures which regulate international policing. It also aims to develop the student s critical understanding of the dynamics which determine the forms and priorities of international policing. Year three Core modules Strategic Issues in Policing This module will build upon the learning achieved in its closely related year two module, Strategic Planning in Policing. The main aim of the module is to develop your appreciation of strategic issues in policing. However, instead of looking at organisational approaches and dynamics of police strategy and planning past and present (the primary focus of the year two module), this module will lead you through the recent epoch making periods of policing, showing the impact of various (and sometimes) competing police strategies, be they developed by the Service itself (e.g. neighbourhood policing, zero tolerance policing), or imposed by central government ( tough on crime; tough on the causes of crime ). Policing and the Media The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to explore the relationship between policing and the media. The police service draws a great deal of attention from the public, in television programmes and cinema through to newspapers and the internet. Consequently, the opportunity to promote its image is wide and varied using proactive media strategies which will reach all the way into the homes of the general public. Notwithstanding, that in some investigators minds, the police are no longer in control of their public image and are unable to maintain a sustainable level of secrecy surrounding their investigative techniques and activities. Indeed despite a healthy interest in the way the police communicate with the public using various forms of media, commentators argue that little academic research has been carried out to determine the part played by the media in a murder investigation and in particular how the public are informed about a murder investigation through the media. As such, it could be argued that a clear divide remains between those in senior ranks who recognise that the general public should be co producers of policing and those officers who on a daily come face to face with the general public and see themselves as primarily law enforcers. Police Reform and the Future of Policing This module aims to provide the rationale behind police reform in the United Kingdom. It will critically examine the recent changes that have occurred in both Northern Ireland and Scotland. The module will review calls on the UK police service to respond to the dual challenge of increasing governmental/public demands for improvements in police efficiency and effectiveness in the context of decreasing real time increases in financial resources. Individual Study The aim of the Individual Study module is to develop your ability to research and analyse crime science in some depth, and construct a well reasoned argument based on your findings. In so doing the course aims to provide you with a degree of autonomy in your learning by allowing an opportunity to pursue in some depth, a study of a topic aligned to crime science. Likely optional modules here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 8/18

9 Police Practice, Policy and Procedures 3 The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of police practices, policies and procedures in England and Wales. It is the third of three modules, which embed within them components enabling the student to attain the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP). The CKP is a nationally recognised qualification located within the Qualifications Curriculum Framework (QCF) and accredits the underpinning learning which takes place in a pre service learning programme for the purposes of supporting flexible entry routes into the police service. Major Crime Investigation This module critically examines the police investigation of major crimes, particularly in the form of homicide. It brings together your knowledge of policing and general crime investigation and develops your ability to critically analyse all aspects of major crime investigative practice. Drawing upon published research and high profile miscarriages of justice, as well as current and newsworthy major crime investigations, you will be required to understand the processes, procedures and rationale that sit behind such important police investigations. There will also be critical discussion of how this process can be sustained in the austerity paradigm, and the ongoing considerations regarding privatisation of certain police functions. Policing Cyberspace 1 Investigating on the Web The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and understanding of the nature and scope of cybersecurity in the UK and in particular to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Police Service deals with the challenges they have to face. It is expected that you will have completed and passed the introductory module Frontiers of New Criminality: Cybersecurity in 21st Century. There is a rapid growth in the UK of criminal justice agencies staffing cybercrime units and investigators. The module will examine policing the internet, cyber surveillance, privacy, crime control, and will also explore victimisation of individuals online through cyberstalking, child pornography and hate crimes. The module will also examine more practical applications such as executing a sting operation and search warrants for digital evidence. The Challenges of Policing a Global Community This course aims to provide the theoretical underpinning to understanding the global nature of crime and law enforcement responses. It is a key objective of this course that students will understand the complexity of cross border transnational crime and the characteristics that create problems for law enforcement agencies in the disruption and prosecution of criminal acts. Police Governance in 21st Century The main aim of the module is to develop a more detailed and advanced understanding of all aspects of police governance. Police governance in this context means the quartet of actors making up the key strategic, policy and operational decision making elements of policing in England and Wales namely the home secretary, chief constables, police and crime commissioners and (local) police and crime panels. This module will explore in some depth the role of these individuals or bodies, analysing how they operate in governance terms alone, as well as in bilateral or multi lateral contexts. Given their newness to the scene (PCCs were only introduced in 2012), particular attention will be paid to the emergence of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) and how they are impacting on policing and police governance. References will be made to the PCC predecessor governance body police authorities (abolished in 2012) as a way of understanding the introduction of so called democratic policing. Building on knowledge that you will already have received on the extent to which policing is or has become political, you will also closely study the role of central government in relation to police governance. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 9/18

10 Finally, the module will expose you to real police governance in action. This will include observing PCCs, chief constables and police and crime panels in forums where policing accountability and governance is exposed to the spotlight of public scrutiny. Police Ethics The aim of the module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles relating to the police role, within ethical contexts. The module aims to present you with an understanding of the setting in which police ethics are placed and the levels of professionalism within the police service. The module will explore the need for ethical behaviour and investigate a variety of ethical frameworks with reference to Kant s theory of duty and absolutism. The module will examine utilitarianism and consider character, justice and virtue within the police service. The module will expand on police misconduct such as corruption of authority, police deviance in general, ineptitude and misconduct and noble cause corruption. Finally, the module will expound the strategy of upholding standards of professional behaviour and introduction of the Police Code of Ethics. WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) has been designed to prepare you for a policing career which is becoming ever more specialist. Private policing is expanding and public policing is going through a dynamic professionalisation process. BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) offers a comprehensive response to all three developments. New exciting careers are emerging in wider policing and security fields too and in addition, the evolving specialist requirements of policing and private policing sector interests. For example, tackling cybercrime, fraud. Our qualifications will be of assistance in pursuing a specialist police staff role (as opposed to be being a police officer) and also joining national police organisations such as the National Crime Agency. Importantly too, BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will also prepare you for other justice related public sector employment including the Border Force, UK Visas and Immigration, prisons, the civil service, offender rehabilitation and the armed forces. "The School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing at Canterbury Christ Church University is a truly outstanding academic institution that combines a theoretical examination of the policing environment with practical experience to provide students with a unique insight into this ever changing field. The courses are staffed by highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate lecturers who take a real pride in the subject they are teaching, as well as the intellectual development of their students. The courses offered at Christ Church are not only an excellent precursor to any career within the law enforcement sector, but also encourage here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 10/18

11 substantial academic exploration amongst their students which is a valuable asset to those students considering further post graduate study. This combined with a friendly, welcoming and vibrant university atmosphere makes this a thoroughly enjoyable course with real long term employment prospects." Steve England, graduate FEES AND ADDITIONAL COSTS Fees The 2017/18 annual tuition fees for this course are: UK/EU Overseas Full time 9,250* 11,000** Part time N/A N/A Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. *Full time courses which have a Foundation Year 0 will have a 2017/18 UK/EU tuition fee of 6,165 in Year 0. **Tuition Fee Scholarship discounts of 1,500 are available to eligible overseas students. Visit the International webpages for further information. Please read the 2017/18 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding 2017/18 tuition fees and year on year fee increases Further information Read further advice about funding your degree See information about the financial support available for undergraduate studies If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact finance@canterbury.ac.uk For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk Additional course costs Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 11/18

12 Costs applicable to all students Category Description Text books Travel to other sites Library Fees and Fines Printing & Photocopying Graduation ceremonies Own purchase text books Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any Library Fees and Fines applicable The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning are payable by the student It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by the student Course specific costs Category Description Field Trips (including trips abroad and trips to museums, theatres, workshops etc) Northern Ireland Study Visit: Approximately covering accommodation and travel, to be paid at least six weeks before the trip. Netherlands Study Visit: Approximately covering accommodation, travel and some meals, to be paid at least six weeks before the trip. General principle policy The University s general principles policy for additional course fees are set out here Category Included in the tuition fee Additional cost to student Field trips (including trips abroad and trips to museums, theatres, workshops etc) Travel and accommodation costs for placements Yes, if the trip contributes to the course (whether it is part of an optional or compulsory module), but not including food and drink. No Yes, if the trip is not an essential part of the course but is offered as an enhancement or enrichment activity, or for a student s personal development. Travel and accommodation costs for professional placements within the Education and Health & Wellbeing Faculties. Travel and accommodation costs here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 12/18

13 Travel and accommodation costs for other work placements. Text books No Own purchase text books. DBS / Health checks No Yes Professional Body registration No Yes Travel to other sites (e.g. travel to swimming pool for lessons) Clothing / Kit Learning materials No Yes, where the clothing / kit is essential for Health & Safety reasons. Essential learning materials (excluding text books) in connection with the course. Yes Yes, where the clothing is kept by the student and not essential for health and safety reasons. Additional materials beyond the standard provision essential for the course or where the costs are determined by the student s area of interest and the outputs are retained by the student. Library fees and fines No Yes Printing and photocopying No Yes Social events Graduation ceremonies No, unless the event forms an essential part of the course. It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Yes, unless the event forms an essential part of the course. Guest tickets and robe hire/ photography are additional costs payable by the student. LEARNING AND TEACHING BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) includes a wide range of approaches to learning and teaching and assessment. Teaching will largely comprise lectures, group tutorials, workshops and seminars; some of these will exploit multimedia and e learnings, for example online discussion boards. You will study in a supportive and participative environment. Guidance will be provided on reading materials and other sources of learning. Case studies and similar exercises will be used to apply knowledge. BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will address widening participation through embracing the diverse academic and professional needs of a wide range of students. Teaching strategies will also recognise the needs of students with learning difficulties and disabilities by encouraging flexible approaches and providing additional support both from the School and the wider University. The first year experience for students is regarded as crucial and will be enhanced to provide additional study support in order to improve retention and encourage enthusiasm for the remaining years ahead. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 13/18

14 Academic input The Policing team comprises academics who have been leading the development of policing degrees for the past 20 years and academic practitioners from a number of policing organisations, with over 250 years of collective policing experience between them. The School has been offering academic policing programmes since 1996 and is recognised nationally and internationally as an early and long standing provider of policing degrees. From this collective academic and professional experience the team has developed publications that have formed the basis of professional and academic policing programmes. The Policing team also draws upon the expertise of colleagues from other parts of the School specialising in cybercrime, forensic investigation, criminology, criminal & forensic psychology and law. The School boasts around 60 academics in total ranging from professorial through to professionally oriented university instructors. The courses are staffed by highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate lecturers who take a real pride in the subject they are teaching, as well as the intellectual development of their students. Policing graduate Surprising terms Viability of Named Awards and Individual Modules We are aware that student recruitment across the nine named awards is likely to be uneven, and to that end reserve the right not to run an award if it is clear that enrolled student numbers are so low as to make the process unviable. Were this to be the case we would seek to inform any potential or existing BSc (Hons) Policing students of this situation at the earliest possible stage so they could choose an alternative path. The Personal Academic Tutor system would play a role here for students already enrolled on BSc (Hons) Policing. Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) Achievement of the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) will help prepare those seeking recruitment to the police service as a police constable in England or Wales. The qualification is also relevant to other related roles within the criminal justice sector. The certificate is an important element of the professional entry into Policing Pre Join Strategy, and accredits the knowledge and understanding which also forms part of the Diploma in Policing qualification. The Diploma in Policing is the minimum mandatory qualification which regular police constables are required to achieve to be confirmed in rank and forms part of the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP). All those who achieve the CKP through a provider approved by the College of Policing will be able to submit this as evidence of the knowledge component of the Diploma. here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 14/18

15 All awarding organisations offering the Diploma in Policing recognise and accept the relationship between the CKP and Diploma in Policing. Successful achievement of the CKP does not in itself provide any guarantee of recruitment as a trainee police constable. Each police force within England and Wales sets out its own recruitment process and selection policy and entry requirements vary from force to force. Prospective students are therefore strongly advised to check the specific requirements of their chosen force prior to undertaking study. It should be noted that all candidates need to pass medical and fitness tests as well as background and security checks and undertake a series of assessments, tests and an interview at a Police SEARCH assessment centre. Police entry requirements Students enrolling on BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) with the intention of joining the police service on graduation are strongly encouraged to consider the police entry requirements (e.g. security vetting, health and fitness) before applying for entry on to the degree. Although the programme is focused on policing, the University does not assess the suitability of students to join the police service. For this reason, it is important that prospective students make the necessary enquiries with police services and/or their General Practitioner (GP) regarding entry requirements for employment and are aware of any implications for pre existing medical conditions, criminal records or cautions. Levels of fitness are the applicant s responsibility. ASSESSMENT Most assignments set in BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will include coursework, laboratory based work, tests and examinations. Coursework will consist of a wide variety of modalities, for example: essays, presentations, case studies, literature reviews, reflective journals, research proposals, guided study and short pieces on specific skills in referencing or conceptual understanding. These assessments may entail individual or group work. Examinations will be set as seen or unseen and may include multiple choice questions facilitated through a computer. Policing Suite staff will be expected to manage the learning process to encourage the active participation of students and autonomous learning. FURTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A typical offer would be 112 UCAS Tariff points (2017 entry). COURSE SPECIFIC Professional accreditation Canterbury Christ Church University has Approved Provider status from the College of Policing to deliver the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) and BSc (Hons) Policing (Public Administration) will facilitate the provision of that qualification. Specialist facilities here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 15/18

16 Our School has invested significantly in a Hydra suite that will allow our students to simulate policing scenarios under close to real conditions. We see this as a major advantage to our students who will be able to directly experience highly realistic policing incidents, situations and scenarios as part of their integrated learning. For more information on Hydra go to: Industry links To help your understanding, we have long standing collaboration with Kent Police, as well as links with other police services including Essex, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Metropolitan Police and the Police Service of The Netherlands. We also have links with a wide range of community and voluntary agencies. APPLY NOW UK/EU Full time study APPLY VIA UCAS International Full time study Apply via UCAS Apply directly to us (pdf) Find a representative in your country Need some help? UK For advice on completing your application please contact the Admissions Enquiry Team: admissions@canterbury.ac.uk Tel:+44 (0) EU/International Contact our International Team here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 16/18

17 FACT FILE UCAS code N859 Policing (Public Administration) Institutional code C10 Length 3 years full time Starts September 2017 Entry requirements 112 UCAS Tariff points More entry requirement details. Location Canterbury School Law, Criminal Justice and Computing Our Staff Legal & Cookies Terms & conditions University Switchboard: +44 (0) here/courses/undergraduate/policing public administration aspx 17/18

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