Edge Hill University

BSc Professional Policing

Edge Hill University

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Edge Hill University is a strong first step for students interested in modern policing, criminology, psychology, and the law. The course is licensed by the College of Policing and is one of the recognised entry routes into policing in England and Wales.

In this course, you will learn about the Criminal Justice System and how it works. You will also study how to manage crime scenes, carry out investigations, and support people who need help, such as children or older adults. Apart from this, you will develop useful skills such as speaking clearly, making good decisions, and being a good leader. These skills are important not only for police work but also for many other types of jobs.

Teaching is led by experts with real-world policing experience, including former senior officers and intelligence specialists. Through the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Edge Hill University, you'll benefit from excellent facilities, such as the on-campus Crime House and Moot Court Room, where you’ll practise what you learn in realistic settings.

Studying BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Edge Hill University opens the door to a wide range of opportunities—not just in policing, but also in related fields across the justice and public sectors.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements: 

  • To be eligible for this course, applicants are expected to possess a UCAS tariff score of 112-120. This score can be obtained through qualifications such as A Levels (BBC-BBB), BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM), T Levels (Merit), and Access to HE Diploma (45 Credits). 

English Proficiency: 

  • International students whose first language is not English are to show proof of proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.

    Up to £1,000
  • Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award

    We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree

    Up to £3,000
  • Sports Scholarship for Applicants

    Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.

Career opportunities

A BSc in Professional Policing from Edge Hill University opens doors to career opportunities such as the following:

  • Police Officer 
  • Border Force Officer 
  • Criminal Investigator 
  • Prison Officer 
  • Probation Officer 

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year to study the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Edge Hill University is £17,000. Kindly note that fees are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change.

Admission

Applications for this course can be made through UCAS or through a university partner, such as AHZ. For more information about this, consult any of our expert counsellors at AHZ.

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