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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LL44

Professional Policing

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
58%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Protect.** Policing is undergoing far-reaching transformations in terms of rapidly changing crime types, diverse public expectations and technological developments that will continue to alter the ways in which policing is done. Our exciting degree programme in Policing will offer a unique insight into contemporary law enforcement, the role of the Police in society, and the challenges they face. Key to the transformation of policing is the better development and application of research evidence, science and analysis to generate new approaches to established and emerging law enforcement acti... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Policing and Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Systems and Institutions
Forensic Science and Evidence Analysis
Cybercrime and Digital Investigation
Police Powers and Constitutional Law
Criminology and Crime Prevention
Research Methods in Policing
Contemporary Policing Challenges and Innovation
UCAS Code:LL44
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,550

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
5 years£25,000£31,000£38,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
58%
Learning opportunities
63%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
52%
Organisation and management
48%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
44%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Professional Policing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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