
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Police education is in the early stages of a national transformation, recognising the complex role of today’s police officers. This transformation will equip future employees with the skills needed for success in modern policing, including communication, digital fluency and critical thinking.
As an aspiring regional hub of Police Education, UWE Bristol are early adopters of this cultural change. Licensed by the College of Policing (CoP), our Degree in Professional Policing is designed to address the changing needs of the sector, placing us at the forefront of the transforma...
Police education is in the early stages of a national transformation, recognising the complex role of today’s police officers. This transformation will equip future employees with the skills needed 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. Licensed by the College of Policing (CoP), our Degree in Professional Policing is designed to address the changing needs of the sector, placing us at the forefront of the transformation.<br/><br/>You’ll learn to apply an evidence-based approach to Policing, supported by research-led teaching, bespoke facilities and specialist staff from practice. Successful graduates can apply to become a police constable, venture into a different role as police staff or as an employee in the criminal justice system.<br/><br/>Benefit from our strong connections with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Collaborate with police officers in practice and interact with local police forces through mentoring, shadowing and ride along activities.<br/><br/>We welcome applications from diverse prospective students, ranging 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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