College reviews degrees over workload and standards concerns

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College reviews degrees over workload and standards concerns

The College of Policing is monitoring the teaching of police degree courses after concerns were raised over course variations across the country.

Date - 13th September 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The College of Policing is reviewing the delivery of graduate degree courses after concerns were raised by students and the Federation that there is huge variation in standards and line management. The College is working with Higher Education...

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