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How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
The University of Law
  • Start Date: 06 Sep, 2021
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Learn about the routes you can take into policing and the values and attributes developed by successful police officers.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop your understanding of policing in the UK


Currently, policing is unrepresentative of the society it represents. To correct that, it’s vital that underrepresented and disadvantaged groups can learn about policing and consider their options for entering a career in policing.


On this three-week course, educators from The University of Law will guide you through the principles and style of UK policing, particularly the role of diversity and inclusion, and the different policing models.


Discover the different routes to becoming a police officer


This course will take you through the numerous practical ways you can become a police officer. Without experience, the new Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF) routes into policing can be complicated so this course will give you a clearer roadmap.


You’ll also look at the various types of incidents that police deal with to help you evaluate whether a career in policing is right for you and, if so, which of the PEQF routes into policing is best for you.



You’ll investigate the qualities a police officer needs to have, as well as the Code of Ethics, and the evidence-based policing model to get a well-rounded view of what you need for a policing career.


Then, you’ll delve into the rank structure and the different specialist units within policing. This can help you develop your aspirations and discover the areas of policing you’d like to work towards joining.


Learn from the experts at The University of Law


ULaw wants policing to be accessible for people from all backgrounds and demographics to help make it more representative while bringing it into the 21st century.


Licensed by the College of Policing, this course is recognised as part of one of the new PEQF entry routes for the role of police constable.


This course is designed for anyone considering a career in policing or anyone interested in policing, investigation, or related areas.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

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