Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice Diploma
Leeds Trinity UniversityLeeds Trinity University, Main Campus and External Delivery Partner Location
Course overview
This work-based programme is suitable for Degree or Master's holders and career changers (who already hold any degree) who wish to pursue a career as a Police Officer and will provide the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate effectively in the role.
Key highlights
- Work-based programme combining university study with workplace police training
- Designed for graduates and career changers holding any degree
- Develops essential knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a Police Officer
- Delivered in partnership with West Midlands Police
- Taught by staff with extensive relevant professional experience
Entry requirements
Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits. | The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Apprenticeship Student Admin team who will be happy to advise you. | Applicants must: | Have a degree in any subject (or overseas equivalent) or a master’s degree.
If you are currently awaiting your degree results you can apply based on your predicted grades. You must provide a letter from your university confirming that you are expected to achieve a Degree. | Must have no criminal convictions (minor offenses will be considered on an individual basis). | Meet specified force attendance standard (this relates to absence in your previous role/s if relevant). | Be able to pass the job-related fitness test. | Comply with the force tattoo policy. | Pass the police vetting checks. | Support | We offer extensive support to all of our students - whatever your background or academic experience. | Funding | The force will cover the entirety of the cost of this programme, there is no cost to the learner. | Application cycles for this programme are managed by the police force that we work with. If you are interested in applying for this programme, please visit their website directly. | West Midlands Police | Our professional Apprenticeships combine part-time study at Leeds Trinity University with workplace training.
We've been providing outstanding provision in higher education for over 50 years and have significant experience of delivering work-based learning programmes. We're proud to offer a personal and inclusive university experience that gives everyone the support they need to realise their potential. Our teaching staff have extensive and relevant professional experienc
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Sanctuary Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Police Constable
- Response Police Officer
- Neighbourhood Police Officer
- Detective Constable
Cost of study
UK/Home: Employer / Government funded
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Leeds Trinity University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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