University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Designed with input from regional police forces and colleges, the BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) course explores the key challenges facing modern policing. It offers a strong academic and professional foundation aligned with the national agenda to professionalise the police, allowing you to gain a full undergraduate degree in just one year. By recognising prior learning and offering flexibility to serving officers, this course is ideal for those in the workforce seeking to advance their careers.

Taught by experienced professionals, the degree equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed in today’s policing environment.

Key highlights

  • Designed with input from regional police forces and colleges
  • Explores the key challenges facing modern policing
  • Aligned with the national agenda to professionalise the police
  • Recognises prior learning, completing a full honours degree in one year
  • Flexible study suited to serving police officers
  • Taught by experienced policing professionals

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Police officer
  • Police sergeant
  • Detective constable
  • Police investigator
  • Police intelligence analyst
  • Community safety officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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