Institute of Policing - University of Staffordshire

At the University of Staffordshire's Institute of Policing (IoP), our mission is to make a profound impact on police professional practice and research. As a leading UK provider of police education, we house Europe's largest concentration of expertise within a single university.

Specialising in large-scale provision, our team, including experienced policing professionals, combines practical training with research-informed academic theory. We deliver education in-country and through innovative online methods. Our portfolio includes distinguished undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF).

Illustrious partnership working

We have established links with UK Police forces and international institutions such as Rutgers University’s Miller Centre on Policing and Community Resilience in the USA, and the Enforcement, Law, Management University in Malaysia

A force in police education

A leading UK provider of police education with over 2000 student officers having joined a PEQF policing course at University of Staffordshire since 2019

Winners in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards

Winners in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards - Winners of the Protective Services Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in 2024, and finalists in 2023

Our programmes

The Institute supports a range of undergraduate and postgraduate activities, offering a portfolio of police related programmes which are developing distinction for their applied and research-informed focus.

Join the Police

Explore your path to a rewarding career in policing. Whether you're a newcomer or seasoned professional, our expert-led programs offer diverse entry points. Benefit from real-world insights through our academic faculty with police experience.

Postgraduate

Elevate your expertise with the Institute of Policing postgraduate courses. Specialised programs, expert faculty, and real-world impact await.

Research

Discover groundbreaking student and staff research at our Institute of Policing. Explore the ICYou research journal, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion in British policing.

What we offer

Immersive Suite

Our Immersive Suite can simulate almost any environment including home, hospital and pub. The suite allows 360 projection putting you in a more realistic environment to enhance simulations.

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