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Undertaking a postgraduate and undergraduate policing degree

From: Assistant Chief Officer MxG7 Anthony Peltier
Date:Tuesday, 27 June 2017 18:25

Dear all

Please find below an opportunity to apply for a bursary to engage in a policing qualification.



Closing date for bursaries, is 9th July 2017 – so they will need to act quickly.

The College of Policing have announced a bursary scheme for police officers and staff undertaking postgraduate and undergraduate courses.

aligns with our policing studies and strategic policing courses.

It would be great to see some more Met and Devon and Cornwall Specials like yourself enrolling on courses.

The college of Policing have announced 20-30 bursaries for officers and staff to apply for up to £3,000 a year towards their undergraduate or postgraduate degree for up to two years’ study, and a maximum of £6,000 per student.

The University of Cumbria works closely with the College of Policing to develop both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes which meet the needs of the police force.

Our Policing Studies with pathways undergraduate degree is ideal for serving officers, and is designed to complement and enhance your existing development as an officer. Through our Flexible Distributed Learning scheme, you'll study via online resources to work around your busy schedule, which will be accompanied by approximately three study weekend workshops throughout the year.

policing is offered at postgraduate level, giving serving officers with an undergraduate degree the opportunity to enhance their knowledge to gain new career opportunities. The Strategic policing masters degree is again offered with a flexible online learning system that allows you to study around your work commitments, supported by workshops at our campuses in Carlisle or London.

The module options also allow you to specialise in your chose field, and allow you to engage with officers from other areas to share ideas and practice.

J Simpson
Lecturer in Policing
University of Cumbria
Fusehill Street Campus
Carlisle. CA1 2HH
Telephone 01228 634711 (Direct) ◥ University. {q} PhD. ⏫ THEMES. ⏫ Police. ⚫ UK. ⚫ England. ⬤ London. ↂ EndNote. ☸️ MPS. ✊ Harvey (2009) Bursary. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Monetary award to help facilitate study A bursary[1] is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study. England[edit] In England, financial support may be available[2] from the college that the student attends. Financial support is almost always based on the student's ″household″ income along with other criteria.

Many colleges will ask students to make a bursary application online. Free college mealsTravel to and from collegeEquipment required for a courseUniform requiredChildcare whilst at college Scotland[edit] To obtain such a bursary, it is customary for the student or their parents or guardians to be asked to provide details of their financial circumstances, supported by documentary evidence. College Bursary Scheme | What Works Centre for Crime Reduction. About the College bursary scheme We are keen to promote a culture in policing which values continuing learning and where officers and staff are equipped with the appropriate skills and knowledge to make decisions based on the best available evidence.

If you want to study at higher education level (BSc/BA, Masters, PhD) you can apply to the College bursary scheme for a contribution towards two years of your course fees. Due to the high level of interest and competitive nature of the assessment process, we recommend that you also explore other funding options for your studies in the event that your application is not successful (see 'the small print' below). Qualifications undertaken at undergraduate and postgraduate level by current bursary recipients cover a range of disciplines including policing, criminology, cyber-security, leadership and psychology. Your course needs to: You may also be able to get recognition of your prior learning and experience to count towards a qualification.

College Bursary Scheme Reopens_2017 | College of Policing. The College Policing Bursary Scheme will be awarding between 20 and 30 bursaries – giving officers and staff the chance to apply for up to £3,000 a year towards their undergraduate or postgraduate tuition fees for up to two years of study, a maximum of £6,000 per student. The College is now accepting applications for this year's scheme, which is open to all officers and staff in police forces in England and Wales.

The scheme is due to close on Sunday, 9 July 2017. College of Policing Director of Knowledge, Research and Education, Rachel Tuffin said: "We are delighted to be able to reopen the bursary scheme for a second year and give our new members the chance to apply for help in funding their studies. "The scheme proved extremely successful last time and we were very impressed with the applications which were submitted.

She added: "We are really pleased to invest in a policing culture which values learning and I am looking forward to seeing this year's applications. " Policing Studies (with pathways) | University of Cumbria. Entry requirements 2017 entry 64-72 UCAS tariff points. Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. We have a points range so we can take into account all of the information on your application form and adjust the offer from the evidence provided. Find out more about qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.

Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements. 2018 entry Selection criteria We recognise candidates' learning from initial police training and experience gained from operational policing and offer a number of entry routes on to the programme: Application information Full-time courses Apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), between September and January; they will send your application on to us.

Institution code name: UoC Institution code: C99 Campus location: Part-time courses What makes a good application? Strategic Policing | University of Cumbria. Applications should be made online directly to the university - visit our website or contact enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk for details and guidance. There is no official closing date but we would encourage you to apply as early as possible, as many courses are competitive. What makes a good application? We consider all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We look at your academic background and performance, relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where some voluntary or paid experience is required) and your reference. Above all, we look for motivation, commitment and potential - evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level.

Make sure you include: Relevant qualifications/evidence of ability: check our website for the specific entry requirements required for each course. Explain clearly what attracts you to the course and tell us about your wider interests and experience. What next? And if I accept? Deferred entry. Strategic Policing MSc. Modules The course comprises of a mix of compulsory and optional modules allowing students to build a programme which reflects their own professional development and career aspirations. Modules on the programme have been designed to complement and enhance traditional police training programme. The course also offers the opportunity for individuals engaged in employment with the wider police family and key stakeholders.

Modules subject areas will include: Ethics and integrity in the professionStrategic partnerships and community engagementHuman security in a global contextLeadership and sustainabilityHuman rightsCrime and Society Students will also have the opportunity to undertake piece of work based research. 1st or 2nd class honours degree.

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via APL procedures. More information about levels and credits. Selection criteria Applicants should normally hold a 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a related subject. MSs Strategic Policing. Bursary Scheme | College of Policing. Privacy notice – bursary scheme 2022 | College of Policing. As a public body, we collect and use this information in order to carry out a task that is in the public interest. We provide officers and staff the opportunity to apply for financial support to complete a range of studies that will increase the quality and performance of duties provided to the public.

Specifically, the information is being processed under Article 6 (1)(e) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The biographical information you provide will be held securely by the College of Policing (from here on referred to as ‘the College’) for the purposes outlined above and in accordance with the UK GDPR, to fulfil our duties under the Equality Act 2010 for reasons of substantial public interest. Your biographical information will not be used to assess your application.

When we use applicants’ information to promote evidence-based policing opportunities, we will do so on the basis of legitimate interest. Collecting this information How we protect this information. Before you apply | College of Policing. The bursary can be used to fund academic study at Level 6 and above. This covers undergraduate and postgraduate level – for example, a bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc), a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) or postgraduate diploma (PG Dip), a master’s degree (MA, MSc, MPhil, MRes) or a doctorate (PhD).

It cannot be used to fund study below undergraduate level – for example, diplomas and advanced diplomas, Higher National Diplomas (HND), foundation degrees (FD), Higher National Certificates (HNC), A levels, GCSEs or their equivalents. Find examples of qualifications at Level 6 or above and what different qualification levels mean(opens an external website in the same tab) You do not need to have been formally accepted on to a programme of study in order to submit an application. However, you will need to have identified a preferred programme of study and academic provider, confirmed with the provider that you meet their eligibility criteria, and have started the application process. Relevance. Financial support to police officers and staff for studies | College of Policing.

Since it was introduced in 2016, our bursary scheme has offered around 350 police officers and staff help towards their academic studies. This year the College received 164 applications and made offers to 79 students, whose studies are now underway. Of those awarded to police officers, three out of four bursaries went to police constables and sergeants. A quarter of the bursaries were awarded to police staff. Most bursaries were awarded to people studying at postgraduate level, with 14 going to undergraduate students. Subjects being studied include police leadership and management, applied investigations, psychology, criminology and cyber security. The scheme gives officers and staff the chance to apply for up to £2,000 per year towards their tuition fees for two years of study (£4,000 maximum).

Chief Constable Andy Marsh, CEO of the College of Policing, said: Skills, experience and learning from policing can also be transferred to academic study. Funding your study - College of Policing. The College Bursary A bursary for serving police officers and staff in England and Wales to contribute towards the cost of tuition fees only. This can be used for two years of study, for a range of undergraduate or postgraduate courses subject to meeting the specified eligibility criteria. Up to £2,000 per year for two years (maximum of £4,000). Bursary funds are paid to the recipient’s police force in the form of a grant. The application window typically opens for one month a year around March/April. College of Policing bursary scheme Police Mutual A personal loan offered by Police Mutual trusted partner, Neyber, specifically for professional training.

Personal loans Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDL) This loan is not to be used toward the cost of a first full-time degree. Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDL) Grants, Scholarships and Non-College Bursaries You can apply for grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training. The Complete University Guide. Application process | College of Policing. The application form must be returned to bursaryscheme@college.police.uk by 11.59pm on Monday 4 April 2022. Late applications will not be considered. In addition to returning the application form, we ask you to complete and return the equal opportunities monitoring form.

This will be used for monitoring purposes and will not be considered during the assessment of your application. At the point of application, you need to be currently undertaking or be in the process of applying for a relevant programme of study that meets the criteria. If you are awarded funding, the College will require you to provide confirmation of your application or study status from the academic provider.

Your line manager and your organisation’s learning and development (L&D) lead or equivalent will be required to endorse your application. We suggest approaching your L&D lead by Monday 28 March 2022 to process your application. Filling in your application form | College of Policing. The application form is the only evidence that assessors will use to decide whether you meet the criteria for shortlisting and selection. This is the most important section of the application form and provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate to the assessors that you have the drive, skills, knowledge, awareness and experience to exploit the opportunities offered by the scheme.

In answering the questions in this section, think carefully about why you have chosen your preferred programme of study, as well as how you can demonstrate the personal and professional skills and experience you currently have that will enable you to get the most out of your study. We are particularly interested in what you see as the key personal and professional benefits you will gain from undertaking your selected programme of study and how these will add value to your force and/or the wider service.

Make use of the full word counts in this section but take care not to exceed them. Evidence-based policing. Recognition of Prior Experience and Learning (RPL) - College of Policing. The Recognition of Prior Experience and Learning (RPL) is a process that potentially could give serving/retired police officers and staff academic credits for their previous experience and the courses or learning programmes they may have completed during their service. Use of the Credit Estimator through an easy to use stepped process will indicate to an individual police officer or staff member the likely number of academic credits they could get for their experience and learning programmes they have completed during their service.

You do not need any log in or password details to access the Credit Estimator. You can use the credits indication to help you achieve an academic qualification, which can benefit both you and your respective police service. The RPL process is a way of recognising an individual’s skills and experience and help them to access academic qualifications. The process could be utilised by both forces and individuals. Individually Driven qualifications. 2014-10-13 - (University of Liverpool) Funding to support research links with police forces. The N8 Research Policing Partnership, which the University of Liverpool is part of, has been awarded £50,000 by the College of Policing to further links between researchers and police forces. The funding will create a regional network for evidence-based policing to test police methods and techniques for tackling crime, and to help the police service to become more efficient.

The N8 Research Policing Partnership will work with police officers to build their knowledge of evidence-based research and give them opportunities to start research in their own area of expertise which can then be shared with colleagues in forces across the country. Based at the University of Leeds, the partnership includes academics from universities across the north of England including the Universities of Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and York. 2013-01-13 - (Durham City News) Funding announced for police research. RESEARCH into factors which affect the performance of police officers has won extra funding. The College of Policing has announced a £49,000 grants to fund an ongoing study by Durham Constabulary and Durham University Business School. The Durham-based centre will work with several other police forces around the country to study the impact of workplace factors on employee attitudes and performance.

Chief Superintendent Rob Coulson said "This is great news for policing in County Durham and Darlington and I genuinely think that the public will reap the rewards from this work. "We have been working for some time now to try to gain a better understanding of what the public want from our services and how to get the best from our staff. "We have on our doorstep an internationally renowned business school at Durham University and we welcome the opportunity to continue research with them to bring about key improvements in policing services to our local communities".