Uniformed & Protective Services Level 3
University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Begin your journey in service and protection – designed for 16–19-year-olds ready to build a future in the uniformed and protective services. Elite qualification – equivalent to 3 A-Levels, opening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, or professional roles in the public and private sectors. Hands-on training and experiences – from fitness preparation and crime scene investigation to leadership development and emergency response.
Learn from professionals – benefit from guest speakers, demonstrations, and insight from serving police officers, fire fighters, and armed forces personnel. Unforgettable opportunities – take part in trips, residentials, tactical training, bushcraft, and visits to Parliament, police units, and fire stations. Progress to exciting futures – careers in the Police, Fire Service, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, RAF, or transferable roles in law, forensics, teaching, and more.
Key highlights
- Qualification equivalent to three A-Levels for university or apprenticeships
- Hands-on training in fitness, crime scene investigation and emergency response
- Guest insight from serving police, fire fighters and armed forces personnel
- Trips, residentials, tactical training and bushcraft experiences
- Visits to Parliament, police units and fire stations
- Leadership development built into practical training
Entry requirements
Elite qualification – equivalent to 3 A-Levels, opening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, or professional roles in the public and private sectors. Hands-on training and experiences – from fitness preparation and crime scene investigation to leadership development and emergency response. Progression to higher education - continue your studies with university degrees in Criminology, Law, Forensics, International Studies, or Public Services Management
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Police Officer
- Firefighter
- Army Soldier
- Royal Marines Commando
- Royal Navy Rating
- RAF Aviator
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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