Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LawPolicing

A-Level Entry

DD

UCAS Points

48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

If you don't 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 Policing.

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1162 Senior police officers
1172 Social services managers and directors
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
6311 Police community support officers
1163 Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Pontypridd
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000