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University degree

Professional Policing

Blackpool and the Fylde College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

The Professional Policing degree programme offers a comprehensive, practical and academic foundation for those wishing to pursue a career in Policing or related fields. Aligned with the national policing curriculum and developed in collaboration with policing agencies, this course equips students with the knowledge, skills,and ethical framework essential for modern policing. You will explore the theoretical and operational aspects of policing, covering topics such as criminal law, investigative skills, community policing, public protection, and policing in the future. The programme investigates the areas of problem-solving, critical thinking and ethical decision making, which are integral to

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£19,000
3 years on
Β£22,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback94%
Academic support81%
Well organised88%
Learning resources83%
Student community91%
In students' own words
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Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” good tra…
Third year Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” loca…
Final year Β· Full-time
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