Policing Foundation Degree
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This full-time, two-year course has been developed in conjunction with Thames Valley Police. It provides training to become a special constable alongside the foundation degree award, as well as an introduction to the requirements of becoming a police officer. Particular emphasis is given to community policing, relationship building and crime reduction. The course will be of interest to anyone who is looking to embark on a career in policing, although the content is relevant to working within the wider community.
On successful completion of this Foundation Degree candidates who wish to become a police officer will need to apply to Thames Valley Police to undertake the national policing qual…
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This full-time, two-year course has been developed in
conjunction with Thames Valley Police. It provides training to
become a special constable alongside the foundation degree award,
as well as an introduction to the requirements of becoming a police
officer. Particular emphasis is given to community policing,
relationship building and crime reduction. The course will be of
interest to anyone who is looking to embark on a career in
policing, although the content is relevant to working within the
wider community.
On successful completion of this Foundation Degree candidates who
wish to become a police officer will need to apply to Thames Valley
Police to undertake the national policing qualification.
Upon successful completion you will be awarded a Foundation Degree
(Arts) in Policing from Oxford Brookes University.
Please note that as programmes are reviewed regularly, the
module list may vary from that shown here:
Year 1 (Level 4)
• Developing Skills for Learning
• Introduction to Operational Policing
• Legal Framework
• Equality and Diversity
• Introduction to Response and Investigation
• Practice Placement 1
• Policing In The Community
Year 2 (Level 5)
• Critical Skills
• Applied Investigations
• Applied Operational Policing
• Criminal Justice and Social Context
• Work-related Learning, Personal and Professional Development
• Practice Placement 2
The Special Constabulary is the UK’s part-time police force and
is made up of members of the public who volunteer to spend some of
their time helping to police their local community. Special
constables volunteer to undertake 18 hours per month and carry out
‘mainstream’ policing working alongside regular police
officers.
Assessment methods.
The modules are delivered through a variety of techniques to suit
all learning styles. The teaching and learning strategies will
include: practical sessions, workshop programmes, presentations,
student-led seminars and peer criticisms.
The assessment you undergo will be both formative and
summative:
Formative - designed to provide you with feedback on your progress
and inform you of your ongoing development. Formative assessments,
such as in-class discussions, presentations, activities, do not
form part of your grade. You will receive verbal and/or written
feedback after the formative assessments and it is very important
that you reflect on both the feedback and your performance at
formative stages.
Summative - designed to provide a measure of your achievement in
respect of your performance in relation to the intended learning
outcomes of your programme of study. Summative marks help to
indicate your performance for the whole module and will determine
your progression on the course.
You will be taught by lecturers and police officers, ensuring an
integrated approach to theory and practice. You will undertake
intensive placements, allowing you to develop your skills with the
help of a tutor constable. You will also spend time working as a
special constable alongside regular and special colleagues.
Teaching will include practical scenarios in a safe learning
environment on college sites. You will also experience e-learning,
social networking technology and classroom-based training with
lectures, seminars and workshops.
Each application will be considered on an individual basis
following the University principle of widening access to those who
might not have the traditional academic entry criteria to degree
level awards.
Normally the requirement would be:
Either:
• a minimum of the equivalent of two years’ full-time relevant work
experience and a current role in an appropriate workplace
setting
• evidence of ability to study at academic level 4
• evidence of support from your employer and recommendation
Or:
• a minimum of one A-level at grade C plus the equivalent of 5 GCSE
passes at C grade or above, normally including Mathematics and
English Language, or
• an equivalent vocationally related qualification such as NVQ 3
(to merit grade) in a subject relevant to policing
In addition
Confirmation from the Thames Valley Police (TVP) of your selection
as volunteer police officer (special constable) with TVP is a
requirement of this course
As such, students must be able to undertake 18 hours per month
volunteering as a special constable whilst undertaking the
Foundation Degree
English language what do I need?
Applicants whose first language is not English must also
demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable, by achieving
a score in a recognised test such as:
• British Council IELTS: normally minimum level 6.0 overall with a
minimum of 6.0 in the reading and writing components;
• TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or
80 internet-based.
Selection process
Students will be jointly assessed by Thames Valley Police and the
College as part of the recruitment process onto this course. You
will be required to undertake and be successful in recruitment to
the special constabulary.
Screening
All applicants will be screened for fitness for practice and a
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check will be made.
Successful completion of the foundation degree, in addition to
the special constable training, will lead you to be considered for
employment by Thames Valley Police, subject to the successful
completion of the national police selection process. The foundation
degree is a nationally recognised qualification and there will be
credit for entrants recruited onto the national police officer
training, resulting in a shortened programme.
The police, Home Office, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency,
the prison and probation service, community partnerships, youth
offending teams, and drug action teams are some of the many areas
open to you after completion of your studies.
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