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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 5N23

Degree in Professional Policing

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Degree in Professional Policing BA (Hons) at DMU equips you with a comprehensive understanding of policing, including the causes, legal framework, and responses to crime. Licensed by the College of Policing, this programme provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for UK policing. Designed to prepare you for a career in both public and private policing sectors, this course is taught by experienced former police service staff, ensuring your learning aligns with the College of Policing’s National Policing Curriculum. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Policing and Criminal Justice
Criminal Law and Procedure
Police Powers and Human Rights
Criminology and Crime Analysis
Policing Operations and Tactics
Evidence and Investigation Methods
Contemporary Policing Challenges
Professional Practice and Ethics in Policing
UCAS Code:5N23
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,400

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£23,500£26,500
5 years£25,000£30,500£34,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Degree in Professional Policing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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