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You finish the degree and then a couple months later you’re walking through the doors to be a police officer.
Becoming a student constable at South Wales Police
Layla always knew that policing was the goal and conversations with serving officers only deepened the desire to take on this challenging and rewarding career path.
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Why study a Professional Policing degree at USW
Part of Layla’s motivation came from the experience of being a Special Constable, which showed the practical impacts of the job even before joining full-time.
USW’s combination of academic and realistic training — including simulation suites and crime scene facilities — provided the perfect springboard to launch a professional career.
While at USW, Layla experienced both independence and structured support — much like in the force. The course progressed naturally into a full-time role, with graduation closely followed by joining South Wales Police.
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Interested in Criminology, Policing and Public Services?
We offer a diverse set of criminology courses with a broad range of topics to study, from gang warfare, gun cultures and youth justice, to how crime is reported in the media allowing you to choose modules that reflect your interests.