Professional Practice in Effective Policing

Our BA (Hons) and MA Effective Policing programmes are innovative and practitioner-focused that formally recognises the operational expertise of serving police officers.

Designed around your role, these programmes offer accelerated progression through Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL), reducing time, cost, and unnecessary repetition.

Who is it for?

• Officers wanting to translate frontline experience into academic qualifications.
• Professionals progressing into leadership roles.
• Forces committed to career development and CPD investment, utilising real-world practice.

Why study with us?

• Three start dates throughout the year - January, May, and September.
• Academic skills support for returners to study
• Delivery aligned with operational demands
• Research and assessment rooted in real-world practice
• No exams; focused on professional learning and impact
• Time- and cost-efficient routes to formal academic recognition.