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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L450

Professional Policing

University of Winchester
Winchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,700Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Winchester, the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in Winchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Develop both the practical skills and the theoretical knowledge you need to become an effective police officer - Learn from leading experts who have wide-ranging real-life experience in policing - Become equipped to deal with the exciting challenges of modern policing The PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) is a new, professional framework for the training of police officers and staff. As of 1st January 2020, successful appointment as a police officer in any one of the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales will be dependent upon the completion of a professional educat... International tuition fees are £16,700 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Policing and the Criminal Justice System
Criminology and Crime Prevention
Evidence-Based Policing and Research Methods
Police Powers
Ethics and Decision-Making
Vulnerability
Safeguarding and Public Protection
Digital Policing and Counter-Terrorism
Professional Practice and Operational Policing
Dissertation and Applied Research Project
UCAS Code:L450
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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,100

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 — University of Winchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£24,000£27,000
3 years£19,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£23,500£28,500£34,000

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 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

68%Working
6%Studying
18%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
62%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
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

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£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Winchester

University of Winchester offers Professional Policing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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