BA Degree in Professional Policing
About this course
BA (Hons) in Degree in Professional Policing, a degree in professional policing centred on criminal justice and investigative practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is licensed by the College of Policing and aligns with the National Policing Curriculum, with teaching delivered through a block approach where students concentrate on one subject at a time. The first year covers foundational concepts through Studying at University, Legislation & Policy, Community & Criminal Justice, and Problem-based Policing. The second year examines current developments and leadership via Contemporary Issues in Policing 1, Critical Incident Leadership and Management 1, and Research and Practice, alongside optional study in Domestic Violence and Abuse. The final year addresses advanced professional practice through Dissertation, Contemporary Issues in Policing 2, Multi-Agency and International Perspectives, and Critical Incident Leadership and Management 2.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit English GCSE required as separate qualification. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 100 offers from 103 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 45%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 125 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 48%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Protective service occupations: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 77%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 555 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Licensed by the College of Policing for the purpose of meeting all the requirements of the national curriculum for multiple entry routes into policing.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studying at University
- Legislation & Policy
- Community & Criminal Justice
- Problem-based Policing
- Contemporary Issues in Policing 1
- Critical Incident Leadership and Management 1
- Choice of modules
- Research and Practice
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Issues in Policing 2
- Multi-Agency and International Perspectives
- Critical Incident Leadership and Management 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 100 offers from 103 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Licensed by the College of Policing for the purpose of meeting all the requirements of the national curriculum for multiple entry routes into policing.
How many students continue on BA Degree in Professional Policing at De Montfort University?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.