Professional Policing (including a Foundation Year)

About this course

Professional policing is a demanding and evolving career that requires more than physical fitness and procedural knowledge. Modern policing calls for critical thinking, ethical awareness, cultural sensitivity, an understanding of law and criminal justice, and the ability to manage complex human situations under pressure. A degree in professional policing provides the academic and professional preparation to enter this career with a strong foundation in the principles, practices, and values that shape effective and accountable policing. The University of Chester's four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year for students who benefit from additional academic preparation, as well as a year abroad that gives you the opportunity to study or train in an international context. Chester's programme engages with policing from multiple angles, examining the legal frameworks within whic

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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