Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
26th Aug 2024, 1 year
Location
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
The HNC Police Studies is recommended for you if you’re planning a professional career in policing. The course is specifically designed to equip you with the necessary legal skills and physical fitness, to be successful in the policing industry. It is ideal for someone wanting to progress into the Police and will provide all the necessary skills to enable you to be fully prepared for the Police Scotland Entrance Test (PSET) – please refer to their website for full details on the entry process.
This course is not specific to only the Police, it can also be applied to the Armed Forces; Fire Service; Prison Service and Youth Work.
The course will consist of lectures, tutorial, practical fitness and exercise classes, and practical tasks such as mock trials and crime scenes. Visits to Glasgow Sheriff and High Court to observe, learn and discuss real live cases. Visits to Police Scotland to get a ‘real’ look into what it is like to be arrested.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade C or above, one in English, the other a relevant* subject; OR
- Higher English at Grade C or above and NPA Legal Studies; OR
- NC Legal Services (Level 6); OR
- Other equivalent qualification or experience.
*relevant subjects include Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Languages, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Psychology or a Science subject.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
What you study
- Scottish Criminal Law
- Scottish Legal Systems
- Police Studies Graded Unit
- Scottish Criminal Procedure
- Youth and Community Justice
- Sociology
- Criminology: The Accused’s Journey
- Personal Development Planning
- Principles of Fitness
- Communication
- Criminal Justice System in Scotland
After the course
Careers
Candidates can apply for policing roles.
It can also be applied to the Armed Forces; Fire Service; Prison Service and Youth Work.
Continuing study
Successful students can progress on to:
HND Legal Services
BA in Criminology and Policing
BA in Law
BA in Criminology
LLB
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course will be taught mainly on campus. It is a full-time course, but teaching will mainly only be over 3 days.
Assessment methods
Assessments will be both written and practical.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
26th Aug 2024, 1 year
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Location:
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome