COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree at Canterbury Christ Church University provides a comprehensive and practice-focused pathway for students aiming for a career in law enforcement. In the first year, students build a solid foundation with modules such as Policing in a Modern Society, The Criminal Justice System, and Crime Science and Problem Solving, alongside Student Success Modules and a course on Succeeding in Your Criminal Justice Specialism, which help develop essential academic and professional skills. The second year emphasizes applied learning and specialization, with modules covering Criminal Investigation: Process and Decision Making, Transnational Security: Global Responses, Policing in Practice, and Critical Incidents in Policing, allowing students to gain practical knowledge and experience of complex policing contexts. In the final year, students consolidate their learning and develop advanced skills through modules such as Research in Practice, Work-Based Experience: From Theory to Practice, Miscarriages of Justice, Contemporary Issues in Policing, and a Dissertation in Policing, providing opportunities to conduct in-depth research and engage with real-world policing challenges. Throughout the degree, students benefit from hands-on learning, critical thinking, and ethical awareness, preparing them to navigate the demands of modern law enforcement confidently and effectively, while understanding the social and legal implications of their role within diverse communities.