Professional Policing (including a Foundation Year)

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is a national pre-join degree licensed by the Policing Professional Body, the College of Policing. The course is delivered by subject-matter experts and experienced practitioners (including retired police officers) with a wealth of subject expertise to prepare you with key transferable skills required for the role of Police Constable. Getting into any of the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales has changed and is something to consider if you are thinking of pursuing a career as a Police Officer. International tuition fees are £14,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and 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 £20,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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