Venues

Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale) Campus, Dunfermline (Halbeath) Campus

Content

The HNC Police Studies provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills for those interested in pursuing a career in policing, emergency services, security, or public administration. Gain essential understanding of criminal law, policing, and ethics, while developing critical abilities in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.

You will study:
Introduction to the Scottish Legal System; Criminal Justice System; Policing Principles and Practices; Criminology; Equality and Diversity; Fitness and Wellbeing.

Entry Requirements

1 relevant Higher plus 4 subjects at National 5; or Advanced Certificate: Accounting, Administration, Business and Legal; or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Progression Routes

Successful completion of all units within HNC, including Graded Unit, (in addition to entry requirements) can lead to university entry for Policing, Social science, Criminology.