Professional Policing BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
If you are interested in entering the police force, preparing for a non-operational role or even considering positions in the military or security services then our Professional Policing degree BA is the course for you. We have extremely close professional links with Northants Police and this means that you are exposed to a wide range of guest speakers from detectives to child protection officers. You will have the chance to apply what you learn in real-life scenarios in our purpose-built facilities through working with colleagues from across the University.
This collaborative working results in you gaining a highly effective and complete qualification that is valued and recognised by all the forces across the East Midlands and beyond. If you have experience in law enforcement as an officer or a detective, are a dedicated security professional or an investigator in public safety or security, you may be eligible to a fast-tracked degree via Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.
Key highlights
- Close professional links with Northants Police
- Guest speakers ranging from detectives to child protection officers
- Apply learning in real-life scenarios in purpose-built facilities
- Qualification recognised by forces across the East Midlands and beyond
- Fast-track route via Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for experienced professionals
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — Typical offers for our degree in Policing would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level or An Access Course that includes 30 level 3 credits at Merit We welcome applications from student…
- BTEC: DMM — Typical offers for our degree in Policing would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level or An Access Course that includes 30 level 3 credits at Merit We welcome applications from students wi…
- T-level: Merit — …Policing would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level or An Access Course that includes 30 level 3 credits at Merit We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambrid…
- Access to HE Diploma — that includes 30 level 3 credits at Merit We welcome applications from students with a mix
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Police constable
- Detective
- Police staff (non-operational role)
- Military officer
- Security services officer
- Public safety investigator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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