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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L490

Professional Policing

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. UWE Bristol are regional pioneers of the national transformation in police education. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing. This course will prepare you to apply for a role in one of 43 UK police forces. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Professional Policing
Criminal Law and Justice Systems
Policing in Modern Society
Evidence-Based Practice and Research
Police Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Community Engagement and Public Relations
Criminal Investigation Principles
Professional Practice and Placement
UCAS Code:L490
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£28,500
3 years£18,500£23,000£28,500
5 years£23,500£29,000£36,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH16-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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