Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
If you dont have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree, the Foundation course offers an alternative route into degree study.
You’ll start by completing a Foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the Professional Policing degree subject to successfully completing the Foundation Year.
The Professional Policing course has been designed to meet all the core requirements of the National Police Curriculum for the College of Policing’s pre-join degree in Professional Polici...
If you dont have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree, the Foundation course offers an alternative route into degree study.<br/><br/>You’ll start by completing a Foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the Professional Policing degree subject to successfully completing the Foundation Year.<br/><br/>The Professional Policing course has been designed to meet all the core requirements of the National Police Curriculum for the College of Policing’s pre-join degree in Professional Policing.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year and then the first two years of this course are taught at our Treforest Campus in Pontypridd, while year 3 of the degree will be taught at our Glyntaff Campus in Pontypridd. These campuses are located just a short stroll away from each other.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PP15
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
D,D
To exclude General Studies
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Passing the T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |












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