Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LawPolicing

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Take a step towards becoming a highly skilled, multi-competent Police Constable. This Professional Policing with Foundation Year Degree leads on to a full BSc (Hons) programme.

Why study with us

  • Your learning is reinforced by practical experience, achieved through operational deployment rotations across five areas of professional practice.

  • Our School has outstanding facilities including Forensic Crime Scene Houses and the Hydra Minerva Suite for disaster management simulation.

  • Opportunities within the University and the police force will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, helping you achieve academic and operational competence.

    What you'll do

  • Prepare for a physically and intellectually demanding occupation, requiring high-levels of emotional intelligence, strong behavioural interpretation skills.

  • You’ll develop your ability to analyse and resolve rapidly evolving events, which is vital for a modern Police Constable (PC).

  • The final year provides the opportunity to carry out a research-based study as well as study optional specialist areas of policing.

    Future Careers

    Professional Policing Practice leads to the option to apply for a career in the police, or associated investigative professions.

    Many of our policing graduates have joined local forces, or work for the British Transport Police. Some also work within insurance or banking, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, HM Prison Service or carry out fraud investigation within the Department of Social Security and UK Border Agency.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    1162 Senior police officers
    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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing

    Offered by

    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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