Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
UWE Bristol are regional pioneers of the national transformation in police education. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing. This course will prepare you to apply for a role in one of 43 UK police forces.
Why study Professional Policing?
Police education is in the early stages of a national transformation, recognising the complex and challenging role of todays police officers. This transformation aims to equip future employees with the skills they need for success in modern policing, including c...
UWE Bristol are regional pioneers of the national transformation in police education. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing. This course will prepare you to apply for a role in one of 43 UK police forces.<br/><br/><strong>Why study Professional Policing?</strong><br/>Police education is in the early stages of a national transformation, recognising the complex and challenging role of todays police officers. This transformation aims to equip future employees with the skills they need for success in modern policing, including communication, digital fluency and critical thinking.<br/><br/>As an aspiring regional hub of police education, UWE Bristol are early adopters of this cultural change. Our pioneering policing degree is designed to address the changing needs of the sector and places a strong focus on improving equality, diversity and inclusivity in policing. Completing this degree will be your first step towards working for the police.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>Study a Professional Policing degree thats at the forefront of the national transformation of recruitment and training in the policing sector. Youll learn to apply an evidence-based approach to Professional Policing, supported by research-led teaching, bespoke facilities and specialist staff from practice. <br/><br/>Youll also benefit from our strong professional connections with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Take advantage of exciting opportunities to collaborate with police officers in practice and interact with local police forces through mentoring, shadowing and ride along activities. By the time you graduate, youll have the academic knowledge required to become a police officer.<br/><br/><strong>Where can a Policing degree take me?</strong><br/>Aimed at those who arent already employed by a police force, this course is one of three accredited routes to become a Police Constable that UWE Bristol offers. Our Professional Policing degree will prepare you to apply for a response officer role in any national force area.<br/><br/>We welcome applications from a range of prospective students, from school leavers interested in policing or criminology, to armed forces employees seeking a career change. We also encourage those looking to work in non-operational policing roles to apply.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
L490
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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