This full-time Access to Higher Education diploma, validated by Agored Cymru and will prepare learners for a degree in Professional Policing and other HE related courses. The course will be delivered at City Centre campus and will cover subjects in Policing, Criminology, Psychology & Law.
The course is aimed for mature learners who have an ambition to enter the public service and social sectors. It is one of very few courses in the UK which offer direct progression onto a degree in Policing and can offer progression to other similar courses.
The course will be delivered in conjunction with experienced police professionals to ensure learners have a broad range of experiences. Learners will study a comprehensive range of subjects in:
Additionally, learners will develop their academic skills to prepare them for university level study:
The assessment for this course is a combination of coursework, assignments, examinations and an Extended Essay. The level three units in Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Law and the Extended Essay are graded at Pass, Merit and Distinction for the skill elements.
To achieve the Access to HE Diploma, students must gain the 60 credits for which they are registered; 45 credits are graded at level 3 with the balance being ungraded credits at level three or level two.
Learners will have access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities at our City Centre Campus as well as specialist police teaching facilities at the University of South Wales (at specific times during the course).
Registration Fee Payable on Enrolment: £0.00
GCSE English &/ Maths at grade C.
We may consider alternatives which demonstrate level 2 proficiency in literacy 19+ years with evidence of life experience.
After completing the course opportunities of progression include progressing into a Professional Policing degree or other related HE level courses.