Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

Our Professional Policing degree, licensed by the UK College of Policing, is taught by expert criminologists and senior ex-officers. Gain the skills and hands-on experience needed for careers in law enforcement, security, and all areas of policing.

Immersive, real-world training
Experience realistic crime scene investigations, live suspect interviews with actors, and simulated courtroom trials - bridging theory and practice in a hands-on learning environment.

Expert-led teaching
Learn from former senior police officers and ...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

L900

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. Any subject is considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

To include a Grade 4 in any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Any subject is considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 points from Irish Highers. Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

Any subject is considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 tariff points. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

A level

104 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels.

T Level

M

Any subject is considered.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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