Applicable courses
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University. 

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional. 

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates.

Schedule

Monday 07/09/2026

Programme Leader Talk and introduction

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 10:00-11:45 (1 hour 45 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 243

Meet the Head of Policing and your Programme Leader. Receive essential information about your programme of study, including key academic procedures and expected behaviours that will support your success during your time at the University of Salford.

Campus Tour

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 10:45-12:30 (1 hour 45 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
On campus

Take part in a campus tour to help you familiarise yourself with key locations across the university. To make it even more exciting, there will be a treasure hunt activity with the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Make the most

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-11:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L420

Make the most of your time at UoS. Learn what is available to support your academic progress & meet your academic support librarian. Then meet your student progression advisor who will outline all the support the university can offer you beyond just academia.

Can you solve the crime?

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 12:30-16:00 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, rooms 243 and 122

Take part in an investigation with hands -on tasks that will put your problem solving skills to the test. Can you work out whodunnit?! You will also meet your personal tutors who will join in the simulation, along with current third year students. A great chance to make friends, ask questions about the course, and get to know your tutors.

Thursday 10/09/2026

Careers and the Special Constabulary

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L409

You are encouraged to join the Special Constabulary whilst on the programme - hear all about the role and how to join, then discover how the University supports you to get the career of your dreams, whether that is in policing or elsewhere within the Criminal Justice System.

Simulation experience

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 13:00-15:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, rooms 256 and 257

Take part in programme-focused activities in our simulation suite