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 ...
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.<br/><br/><strong>Immersive, real-world training</strong><br/>Experience realistic crime scene investigations, live suspect interviews with actors, and simulated courtroom trials - bridging theory and practice in a hands-on learning environment.<br/><br/><strong>Expert-led teaching</strong><br/>Learn from former senior police officers and leading criminologists who bring decades of frontline experience and academic insight, including major event management like the 2012 Olympic torch relay.<br/><br/><strong>Career-focussed</strong><br/>Licensed by the UK College of Policing as a Pre-Join degree, this course opens doors to a variety of careers across public, private and third sectors.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you have a desire to make a tangible difference – to serve and protect communities<br/><br/><br/>- you seek to develop transferable skills across law enforcement, security and public service roles<br/><br/><br/>- youre driven to apply your skills in real-world settings – through immersive experiences such as crime scene simulations, courtroom presentations, and live suspect interviews <br/><br/><br/>- you are aiming for a rewarding and dynamic career in law enforcement.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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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