Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
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.
A foundation year is a great option if you want to study at university but don’t currently have the qualifications needed for your chosen honours degree.
On our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) youll develop essential academic skills through two compulsory modules. Youll focus on extended writing, independent study and debat...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>A foundation year is a great option if you want to study at university but don’t currently have the qualifications needed for your chosen honours degree.<br/><br/>On our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) youll develop essential academic skills through two compulsory modules. Youll focus on extended writing, independent study and debating relevant issues.<br/><br/>Youll also be able to choose from a range of optional modules introducing you to key topics. These include law, policing, criminology, sociology and psychology.<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Professional Policing<br/><br/>When you successfully complete the foundation year, youll progress onto Year 1 of our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing which is taught through block learning. This means you’ll study one module at a time, and youll focus on one topic before moving on to the next one.<br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is pre-recognised by the police service as one of the entry routes for the role of police constable. From Year 1 youll cover the national curriculum for the police constable role, taking your first steps towards a successful career in the police.<br/><br/>Other pathways<br/><br/>This foundation year covers aspects of policing, law and criminology. This means you’ll also be able to progress onto any of our following courses:<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation<br/>BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics<br/>BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice<br/>BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology<br/>LLB (Hons) Law<br/>LLB (Hons) Law with Business<br/>LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who have real world experience both in the police force and the wider law enforcement sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll learn about policing, the English legal system and decision making and investigation within police forces.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Youll learn the fundamentals of professional policing while improving your communication skills and building confidence through individual work and group presentations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• On the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing course you’ll be studying content licensed by the College of Policing that meets the national curriculum standards for the police constable role.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll benefit from our strong partnerships with constabularies, police forces, the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>With our Professional Policing foundation course, youll be ready to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing programme or any of our other Policing, Law and Criminology undergraduate degrees.<br/><br/>Your skills and high levels of confidence will be valued by private and public sector graduate employers in all areas of employment.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>It is important to note there’s no guarantee that successful completion will lead to an employment opportunity with the police service.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PP15
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £5,760 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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