Would you like a career where every new day brings different challenges and opportunities whilst you make a real difference for your community? If so, maybe a career in police would be perfect for you!
The police play an important role in preventing crimes, protecting communities and helping support people. With the recent push from the government to hire more police officers, it’s never been a better time to pursue a career in the police force.
What is Access to HE Diploma in Policing?
Here at Middlesbrough College our HE Access to Policing Diploma has been specifically designed to help adult learners take the first step into their future career. This intensive course spans over a year and helps provide a flexible and affordable route into Higher Education, preparing you for university study and take you closer to your goals of working within the police force or the even wider range of jobs in the criminal justice sector.
You will study:
- Crime in context
- Criminal law
- Introduction to law enforcement
- Professional behaviors for police officers
- Sociology of crime and deviance
- Explain, understand and explore the cause of crime
- Collect, analyze and evaluate research data
- Understand the fundamental principles of criminal liability
- Analyze the role and responsibilities of law enforcement officers in the UK
Throughout your time on the course, you will gain valuable knowledge in areas such as law and criminology, crime in context, law enforcement and the professional behaviors expected of police officers. You will also learn and develop a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities that law enforcement professionals in the UK follow.
“I’ve gained so many valuable life skills, and incredible insight into what a career in the police could like for me. It’s such an exciting career to go into, and this course has really shown me what you can achieve when you put your all into something.” – Polly McFarlane, studied Access to HE Diploma (Policing)
Will I get support?
One of the biggest concerns adults seem to have when returning to education is if they’ll receive the support they need. Here at Middlesbrough College, we are committed to helping every learner succeed. We offer small class sized dedicated to one to one support with our experienced tutors to create a welcoming environment where you can build your own confidence and achieve your goals.
Whether you’re aspiring to become a police officer, a criminal investigator, support public safety initiatives or progress further into another area of the criminal justice system, this course will provide the foundations you will need. Alongside all the subject knowledge our experienced tutors have to offer, you will also develop essential academic and study skills that will prepare you for university level learning and your future employment
A career in policing is more than just enforcing the laws, it’s about serving your community, solving problems and making a positive impact on people’s lives. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make an investment in your future our Access to HE (Policing) Diploma could be the perfect place to start.
What are the entry requirements?
To study Access to HE Diploma (Policing), applicants must be 19 years or older and have both math’s and English at Level 2 or above.
Applicants should also meet the Police Officer entry requirements; these can be found here and should be read prior to applying for the course.
What our students have to say
We met a few of our students studying at Middlesbrough College to find out more about studying the Policing course and how it has supported their career goals.
Why study an Access to HE Diploma in Policing? – Middlesbrough College