BSc Professional Policing
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Sociology and Law programme combines the study of society with legal principles and systems. Core topics include research methods, ethics and professional practice. The programme is accredited by the College of Policing and provides a recognised pathway into policing careers in England and Wales. Students have access to an on-campus Moot Court Room and Immersive Simulation Suite for practical learning experiences.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Multi-agency Work in Criminal Justice
- Professional Skills
- Introduction to Core Policing and Decision-Making
- Criminal Justice
- Response Policing
- Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk 1
- Doing Criminal Justice Research
- Criminal Investigation and Investigative Interviewing
- Policing the Roads
- Policing Crime
- Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk 2
- Neighbourhood Policing
- Research Report
- Cybercrime and Security
- Information and Intelligence
- Police Ethics, Integrity and Professional Standards
- Counter Terrorism
- Professional Policing Work Experience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Professional Policing at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.