BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

This accredited programme will give you the knowledge and professional skills you need for a career in the police service. We have an excellent reputation in this field and strong links with local, regional and national criminal justice agencies. Which gives you invaluable experiences including stimulating evidence-based policing project opportunities.

You’ll also learn directly from experienced practitioners through regular guest lectures and specialist sessions. Recent speakers have included officers from Humberside Fire & Rescue, and police officers from rural and wildlife crime and cybercrime units. Topics such as professional standards, digital forensics and contemporary investigative practice ensure your learning reflects the realities and challenges of modern policing.

Explore criminal activity and gain hands-on experience in our replica crime scene facility. You’ll see the process brought to life, with detailed and realistic crime scenes for you to examine and analyse. You’ll get a taste of life as a police officer alongside your degree with the opportunity to train as a Special Constable or Police Service Volunteer.1 Your employability will be further enhanced as you will complete your degree in line with Humberside Police's Special Constable programme.

And you’ll have the chance to network with significant regional and national employers at our annual Crime and Social Justice careers event.