Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study at our Llandaff campus and leads directly into the degree course, which will be taught at our Cyncoed campus. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree at Cardiff Met is licensed by the College of Policing and is aligned with the national policing curriculum for initial entry into the police service.

This degree is designed to equip you with a strong academic and practical foundation in modern policing, preparing you for a range of careers in policing and the wider criminal justice system.

This exciting degree reflects current and emerging challenges in policing practice, with modules and content that address digital investigations, ethical leadership, and contemporary policing risks.

Taught by experienced lecturers, including former police officers and criminal justice professionals, this course offers a deep understanding of topics such as response policing, investigations, public protection, digital policing, and ethical decision-making. You’ll have opportunities to apply your learning in realistic environments using our dedicated Crime House and Moot Courtroom and engage with live issues through evidence-based research and practical scenario work.

Whether you aim to become a police officer or pursue a related career in criminal justice, youth justice, or community safety, this degree will develop your critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a highly relevant and applied context.

There’s still time to secure an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).

Whatever your goals, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential through expert teaching and a supportive environment. Gain real-world experience via placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills to make a positive impact.

Professionally accredited courses prepare you for the world of work, alongside year-round careers support, entrepreneurship opportunities and options to study abroad.

Cardiff is also one of the UK’s most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index 2025), offering vibrant food, nightlife, green spaces and more on a student budget.

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