Professional Policing with Foundation Year

About this course

Professional policing as a university discipline reflects a significant shift in how policing is understood and practised. The recognition that effective policing requires not only practical skills but also a deep understanding of law, psychology, sociology, criminology and ethics has shaped the development of degree-level policing programmes across the UK. This degree at the University of Derby prepares you to think analytically about crime, justice and the role of the police in a democratic society, while developing the professional competencies the service requires. The four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, which offers an unusual opportunity to study comparative policing and criminal justice systems in a different country. You will explore a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects, including the psychology of criminal behaviour, safeguarding, public order,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 37% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 8% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 8% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 13% of graduatescards →

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