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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L4L9

Professional Policing

York St John University
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Professional Policing provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Professional Policing Degree will equip you with the pre-join qualification to apply for a police officer role in England and Wales. The degree is licensed by the College of Policing and meets all the requirements of their National Curriculum. Police Officers in England and Wales are now required to hold a professional policing qualification. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Criminal Law and Procedure
Investigation and Evidence Management
Criminal Behaviour and Offending Theory
Policing Powers and Professional Practice
Crime Types and Contemporary Crime Issues
Victimology and Support Services
Police Leadership and Professional Ethics
Applied Policing and Operational Decision-Making
UCAS Code:L4L9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

85%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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
89%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About York St John University

York St John University offers Professional Policing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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