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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: PP15

Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year) at University of South Wales is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you don't have the right qualifications to apply for the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree, the Foundation course offers an alternative route into degree study. You’ll start by completing a Foundation year, which provides well-structured support, before progressing to the first year of the Professional Policing degree subject to successfully completing the Foundation Year. The Professional Policing course has been designed to meet all the core requirements of the National Police Curriculum for the College of Policing’s pre-join degree in Professional Policing. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Criminal Justice System and Law
Policing in Contemporary Society
Police Powers and Procedure
Investigative Practice and Evidence
Community Policing and Partnership Working
Professional Practice and Ethics
Research Methods in Policing
UCAS Code:PP15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

To exclude General Studies

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,800

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£20,000£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£30,500

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▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

62%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Professional Policing (Including Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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