Overview

This (Hons) Professional Policing course from the University of West London will bring to life the theory and reality of working as a police officer and provide you with an entry route into policing or related fields.Why study our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree?

Ideal for those wanting to join the police or explore a similar career.
Covers all key areas of modern policing.
Fully licensed by the College of Policing.
One of the few degree courses closely mapped to the Policing Education Qualification Framework.
Benefit from our strong links with the Metropolitan Police.
Range of voluntary opportunities to gain experience.
Learn from a team of expert lecturers with extensive policing experience.

Career opportunities:

This qualification is licensed by the College of Policing as a pre-join qualification and provides the essential foundation for the education of potential police constables and those going into other professional roles.

The policing degree will assist potential recruits to prepare and better understand the role but does not provide any guarantee regarding acceptance into the police which is a competitive process based on numerous factors including aptitude testing, physical fitness, and vetting.

While this degree teaches knowledge, theory and skills associated with the police constable role, Professional Policing graduates’ skills are also of relevance to anyone wishing to enter aligned work fields or organisations such as:

Border Force
Civil Service
Criminal Justice system
Cybercrime
MI5 and MI6
National Crime Agency
NGOs
Prison services
Security and intelligence industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing Professional Practice
Research Skills
Crime and Public Protection
Intelligence Management and Investigations
Policing in Action (placement)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Policy Political Science View 99 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

For entry at Level 4, applicants should hold 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points drawn from Level 3 qualifications. These can include:

A Levels at grade B, C, or above
BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants will also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Mature applicants (aged 21+) who do not hold the above qualifications, but possess relevant work experience, are invited to apply and these applications will be considered on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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