1. Department of Law and Criminal Justice Studies
BSc Single Honours Degree and
Diploma of Higher Education
Key publications by lecturing staff
During lectures you will gain insights
into the research and scholarship
activities carried out by staff in the
Policing &
department, many of whom have
produced key publications within
policing and criminal investigation.
Police Studies
“ The knowledge and understanding of the curriculum demonstrated
by the students reflects the high quality of the programme and the
teaching.
There is a high degree of commitment towards combining academic
and practical knowledge and understanding of the police and
policing. The standard of marking and quality of feedback given to
students is excellent. The academic and pastoral support available for
students is outstanding.”
External Examiner
“ I continue to be impressed by the overall quality of the programme
... the programme moves with the times and keeps up with ongoing
and current developments.
The curriculum provides balanced and comprehensive coverage of
historical and contemporary issues and debates in police studies.”
External Examiner
Find out more about Policing programmes and staff expertise at
Canterbury Christ Church University
Contact Angela Silk.
Telephone: 01843 609147 Email: angela.silk@canterbury.ac.uk
www.canterbury.ac.uk/policingpreservice
Canterbury Christ Church University, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2WA

2. Are you thinking of a career within the police service,
intelligence or enforcement agencies?
BSc (Hons) Degree and Diploma of Higher Education Full and part-time options available
Policing & Police Studies
Broadstairs Campus
Hear it from a student perspective ...
“The course is brilliant, “ I would recommend the
the lecturers and programme to anyone
Our programmes offer a combination of What will I learn? support staff are considering a career in the
academic study, professional insight and You will:
practical skills that will be of benefit to incredibly enthusiastic police service, other law
• Gain an in-depth understanding of
those seeking a career with the police about supporting enforcement, prosecuting or
specialist roles in modern day policing;
service, intelligence or enforcement students and helping intelligence agencies, or
• Develop communication and
agencies. interpersonal skills; them attain their full in the private security sector.
As a student studying policing, you will be • Learn about the wider criminal justice potential. I’m glad
The tailored range of
invited to apply to the Special Constabulary system; that I had the opportunity to study Police
or work as a volunteer for Kent Police in key modules including Forensic Investigation and
• Gain up-to-date insights into current Studies at Broadstairs campus…. In a time
roles contributing to local policing; both of developments in policing from academic Managing the Police allow you to have a far
these roles will provide you with an important of increasing competition for police jobs,
and professional specialists. greater knowledge of a variety of police roles
insight into a career in policing. the degree provides a unique level of insight
and to talk with more confidence about the
Students on our programmes currently benefit Career opportunities that many other potential police officers
subjects to serving practitioners.
from a week-long subsidised overseas trip to Past students have gone on to pursue a range would not have.”
gain an insight into policing arrangements in of career opportunities in roles such as: Scott Farrant, Graduate
I would recommend the university to other
continental Europe.
• Police Constable (Metropolitan Police, Kent people. The tutorial support has been
Police, Nuclear Constabulary, Hertfordshire excellent and staff are more than willing to help,
Constabulary, British Transport Police, “ The course is useful
both academically and for pastoral or other
Ministry of Defence Police to name a few) not only for those
university-related support.”
• Police Community Support Officer wanting to join the
• Case worker (with the Police) police but many other Mark Simpson, Graduate
• Communications Officer civil service careers
(Police Headquarters) too... a lot of what is
Some students go on to carry out postgraduate taught is applicable
study or pursue careers not directly concerned to services such as the
with policing such as social work, nursing and
roles within the prison service. prison service, customs or immigration as
well as any of the armed forces.”
www.canterbury.ac.uk/policingpreservice Lianne Groves, Graduate