BSc Professional Policing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a law degree focused on the study of modern police practice, investigative techniques, and criminological theory. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Licensed by the College of Policing, this course provides a recognised training route into the police service and incorporates practical training within simulation facilities such as a mock custody suite and courtroom. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Academic, Professional And Employability Skills, Introduction To Core Policing Principles, Smart Policing: Intelligence And Prevention, and Uniform Policing. The second year advances into investigative methods and safeguarding through compulsory modules including Conducting Investigations, Professionalising The Police, Research Methods, and Vulnerability, Risk And Public Protection. The final year centres on complex operational environments and independent research, featuring modules such as Dissertation In Policing And Investigation, Policing Complexity, Policing In Practice, and Work Experience For Criminal Justice. Students also examine specialised areas of offender behaviour and protection through further compulsory study including Extreme Offenders and Public Protection And Safeguarding.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 21%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Legal professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 63%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic, Professional And Employability Skills
- Introduction To Core Policing Principles
- Smart Policing: Intelligence And Prevention
- Uniform Policing
- Conducting Investigations
- Professionalising The Police
- Research Methods
- Vulnerability, Risk And Public Protection
- Dissertation In Policing And Investigation
- Policing Complexity
- Policing In Practice
- Critiquing Contemporary Investigations
- Extreme Offenders
- Public Protection And Safeguarding
- Work Experience For Criminal Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at University of Staffordshire do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Professional Policing at University of Staffordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Professional Policing at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Professional Policing at University of Staffordshire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.