The Policing BA Honours at the University of Westminster is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to understand and shape the future of law enforcement in a complex world. You will explore core policing skills, criminal law, and police powers, alongside opportunities to specialise in areas such as diversity and inclusion or countering terrorism. This undergraduate degree offers a unique pathway, with optional modules designed to keep the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route open, providing flexibility for a career in law or policing. You will gain essential knowledge for success in modern policing and related legal fields.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, this programme immerses you in practical and theoretical learning, including core modules like Professional Practice and Advanced Investigation. You will have the chance to undertake a professional research project or focus on professional legal practice, aligning with the SQE, in your final year. A distinctive feature is the opportunity for a placement year or study abroad, broadening your global perspective. You will graduate from the University of Westminster with a comprehensive understanding of policing, equipped for roles within police forces or further legal study and practice.