Professional Policing

About this course

Professional policing as a degree-level subject reflects a significant shift in how the police service in England and Wales understands the preparation needed for effective policing in a complex, diverse, and rapidly changing society. It draws on criminology, law, sociology, ethics, and public policy to develop a critical understanding of how the police operate, what powers they hold, and how those powers should be exercised lawfully, fairly, and with public consent. The degree prepares students not only with knowledge but with the reflective capacity and professional values that policing now requires. At the University of Plymouth, this three-year full-time Professional Policing degree provides a comprehensive introduction to policing in modern Britain, examining the structure and function of the police service, the legal and constitutional basis of policing, and the role of the Colleg

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 72% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 6% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 8% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 13% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 42% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 3% of graduatescards →

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