University of Gloucestershire

Professional Policing BSc (Hons)

University of GloucestershireOxstalls, Gloucester

Course overview

In June 2021, policing became a graduate-qualified profession in England and Wales, so a relevant degree is a requirement for anybody wanting to become a fully operational police officer. Licensed by the College of Policing, our course was the first approved ‘pre-join degree’ in the South West, providing an excellent route into the profession and ensuring the required standards are met. We now have 3 cohorts of graduates who have successfully completed their degrees, many of whom are now operati

Key highlights

  • Licensed by the College of Policing as a pre-join degree
  • First approved pre-join policing degree in the South West
  • Meets the graduate entry requirement for police officers in England and Wales
  • Three cohorts of graduates have already completed the degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff: 104-120 points

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Police Constable
  • Detective Constable
  • Police Community Support Officer
  • Police Staff Investigator
  • Crime Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £9,535

Admission

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