Coventry University College – A new way to learn
How a policing qualification can
enhance your career prospects
With competition
increasingly fierce
in forces up and
down the country,
focus has shifted onto the
plethora of skills a prospective
officer can bring to the job;
skills they have been expected
to acquire well before they
submit an application.
Standing out from the
crowd is difficult in any sector;
but one way to demonstrate
your skills, knowledge and
understanding to an employer
is by undertaking a policing
qualification. A qualification
will not only introduce you to
the knowledge and theoretical
practices needed for life on
the job, but will equip you with
the necessary skills to be
a desirable employee, such
as communication skills, time
management, team work and
project management.
For many, undertaking a
qualification, particularly after a
long absence from education can
be a daunting prospect; however,
various options are available.
Coventry University College
offers high quality teaching and
learning that is affordable and
accessible and with flexible study
and multiple intakes available,
there has never been a better
time to consider how a policing
qualification can enhance your
career prospects. Furthermore,
with industry professionals,
including current and formerly
serving police officers teaching
in the classrooms, the insight and
experience provided is invaluable
to our students just starting out.
Policing (BA, HNC, HND)
Taking around three years to
complete, with full-time, part-time
and Saturday University study
options available, a BA Hons
degree in Policing sets candidates
up for success by providing a
comprehensive and extensive
overview of the nature of police
work. Studying complex topics
such as mental health, violent
crime and community policing,
the knowledge gained and the
commitment demonstrated is
valuable to employers.
Student finance is available
for certain courses, as well as
payment plans to help you spread
the cost of studying.
Students of Coventry
University College also benefit
from our highly qualified career
professionals in the Careers and
Employability department, on
hand to help students find work
experience, placements and fulltime
employment.
Certificate in
Knowledge of Policing (CKP)
This level 3 qualification is a short,
10 week course developed by
the College of Policing to form
part of pre-joining activities for
prospective officers. This is an
inexpensive and time efficient
introduction to the theory of
policing, as well as an opportunity
to have a go at the practical
elements such as detaining and
interviewing suspects in a safe,
learning environment. Plus, with no
formal qualifications required for
entry, anyone is welcome to apply.
Want to find out more?
Visit Coventry University College
to find out more about our courses,
tour our facilities and meet our
staff. Open Events, including
evening availability are taking
place in September, October and
November. Visit www.coventry.
ac.uk/cuc/life-at-cuc/open-day/
to book your place today.
Exiting the police force and
keen to consider teaching?
Coventry University College
frequently recruit for industry
specialists for our courses.
Available teaching vacancies are
available online at
www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc.