
Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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 stro...
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.<br/><br/>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
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
L90F
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 A level or equivalent, to include a minimum C grade
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 24 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48 points from Higher Level, minimum H4 considered
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language and Mathematics or Mathematics - Numeracy at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered to include a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered from at least 2 A-level or equivalent
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered with at least 1 A-level. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as second subject
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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