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Cross-institutional studies

Police University College is included in Tampere universities’ cross-institutional studies. The present degree and exchange students of Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Police University College can complete studies in the other higher education institutions in Tampere.

Cross-institutional studies for Polamk students

Degree students of Police University College can complete courses offered by Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences as part of their elective studies.

Police University College exchange students also have the right to complete courses of cross-institutional studies. We will inform exchange students separately about the courses.

Go to Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Cross-institutional studies offered by Polamk

Degree students and exchange students of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences can complete, at Police University College, the courses that we offer for the Erasmus exchange students arriving at Police University College. The courses are in English.

The studies we offer in autumn 2024:

Ristiinopiskelu Finnish Way en

The Finnish Way of Policing 3 ECTS

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student will

  • be familiar with the key steps in the historical development of Finnish policing.
  • understand the essentials of police work and education in Finland.
  • be aware of the main legislative and ethical principles of the Finnish police.
  • be able to compare policing practices in Finland with those in her/his own country.

Subject matter: In Finland, public confidence in the police is strong. According to polls, 95% of the population trust the police. What kind of development led to this level and what does it take to maintain the high confidence figures? Why is it important for the police to enjoy high confidence levels? During the course, students will gain an insight of the historical developments, operational principles, strategies, and ethics of the police in Finland. The students will also have an opportunity to make comparisons between Finnish police education and work and those in other countries.

Required work:

  • Attendance at lectures
  • Reading literature
  • Preparing 1–2 learning assignments
  • Keeping a learning diary

Lectures on Mondays (in person at Polamk, no stream available):

  • 23.9. 16–19
  • 30.9. 16–19
  • 7.10. 16–19
  • 14.10. 16–19
  • 28.10. 16–18
  • 4.11. 16–18

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 1 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Ristiinopiskelu Current themes en

Current Themes in Policing 3 ECTS

Learning outcomes: After completing the course the student is able to

  • understand the issues and significance of chosen current themes in policing.
  • generate and compare information related to the themes covered in the course.
  • present ideas and relevant information coherently in written assignments.

Subject matter: Lecture series on chosen topics, presented by Police University College teachers and researchers

Required work: Learning assignments and final project

Lectures on Fridays at 9.00–10.45 online in Teams (lectures are recorded):

  • 13.9. Course overview and instructions (Jarmo Houtsonen and Jatta Mäntylä), Situational awareness in Police encounters (Juha-Matti Huhta)
  • 20.9. What should we know about possible errors and biases in the context of digital forensic? (Jarmo Houtsonen)
  • 27.9. The Dark Side of the Dark Figure of Crime: Non-reporting due to fear of reprisal – ex-ante, ex-nunc, and ex-post the criminal procedure (Matti Vuorensyrjä)
  • 4.10. Why doesn't the amount of crime in the West correlate with the number of prisoners? (Timo Korander)
  • 11.10. Police communication (Samu Pehkonen and Antti Kannisto)
  • 18.10. Domestic violence (Marianne Mela)
  • 25.10. Why should police learn to play Fortnite? The gaming police concept and crime in the digital gaming environment. (Pirjo Jukarainen)
  • 1.11. Viewpoints on Corruption in Finland and Beyond (Vesa Muttilainen and Carita Lundqvist)
  • 8.11. Effectiveness: Two Cases (Roads Policing & Police Education) (Vesa Huotari)

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 1 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Ristiinopiskelu Cop Culture en

Cop Culture: The Occupational Culture of the Police 1 ECTS

Learning outcomes: After completing this course, the student is able to describe the features of police culture and its impact on police work.

Subject matter:

  • Features of police culture
  • Police culture research

Required work:

  • Attendance at lectures
  • Active participation in workshops and seminars including presentations and discussions

Lectures online in Teams (lectures are not recorded):

  • 17.9. 13–15
  • 15.10. 12–16

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 1 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

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Enrol at the Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Apply for the right to study the course you selected at Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies at ristiinopiskelu.tuni.fi. The right to study granted to you is your enrolment in the course, that is, you need not sign up separately. The deadline for signing up is given in the details for the study module.

The number of students admitted on the courses may be limited, and Police University College’s own degree and exchange students have priority in enrolment. However, places for cross-institutional students are always reserved on these courses. If you have signed up for a course but do not intend to take the course, cancel your enrolment to free up your place to the next student in line.

Go to Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Studying at Police University College

We will notify of approved enrolment in a study module by email.

Once you have been admitted as student on a course, you will receive visitor rights to Police University College Moodle and instructions for how to log in the study module’s Moodle section. Moodle contains further information about the studies and how to complete them. For online studies we use the Teams platform.

Once you have completed the course, your teacher assesses your study performance and enters the grade in the Police University College study register. Your study attainments will be automatically entered in the study records of your home university.

We collect feedback from students on the studies and use it for developing the study modules.

Further information about cross-institutional studies: [email protected]