Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year)
University of South WalesProfessional Policing (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is DD.
A-Level Entry
DD
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ