Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
100% of our Policing students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025
Train for a rewarding career in law enforcement with our Professional Policing degree and kickstart your career. To join the police, you now need a recognised degree, and ours is licensed by the College of Policing.
At Canterbury Christ Church University, youll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. You’ll learn from experienced professionals in realistic set...
<strong>100% of our Policing students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course</strong> - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025<br/><br/>Train for a rewarding career in law enforcement with our Professional Policing degree and kickstart your career. To join the police, you now need a recognised degree, and ours is licensed by the College of Policing.<br/><br/>At Canterbury Christ Church University, youll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. You’ll learn from experienced professionals in realistic settings like our specialist Hydra Suite, interview rooms, and custody cells.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/>• Understand the law, ethics, and powers that guide modern policing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop communication and decision-making skills to manage complex incidents.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore real-life policing scenarios using advanced simulation technology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply investigative techniques to solve crimes and safeguard the public.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine policing on a global scale, giving you insights into the real world of international security challenges.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll graduate ready to join the police or explore careers in the civil service, border force, or the National Crime Agency.<br/><br/><br/><br/>If youre driven to protect, serve, and make a difference, this course will prepare you to step into a professional policing career with purpose and confidence.<br/><br/>We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L435
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. Please see our website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/
Scottish Higher
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Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
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A level
B,B,C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






















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