
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing BA (Hons)
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 po...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L900
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
A level
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
---|---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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