BSc Professional Policing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Law, with modules covering professional policing, criminology, and the criminal justice system. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree is licensed by the UK College of Policing as a Pre-Join qualification. Students undertake simulated crime scene investigations, suspect interviews, and courtroom proceedings, culminating in a supervised research dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. This course accepts general studies. 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma:: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26-28 overall to include 4 at any Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 10%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 73%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to British Policing
- First Responders
- Moving Beyond the "Bobby on the Beat"
- Introduction to Criminological Theory
- Criminal Intelligence and Covert Policing
- Getting the Grease to the Squeak
- Crime Scenes and Suspect Interviews
- No Witness, No Justice
- Delivering Justice
- Managing Critical Incidents
- Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- Designing Research from Questions to Proposals
- Understanding and Managing Vulnerability
- Terrorism, Radicalisation and Extremism
- Police Corruption and Ethics
- Digital Security, Catfishing, and Cyber Safety
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Professional Policing at University of Plymouth?
92% 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 University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Professional Policing at University of Plymouth 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 BSc Professional Policing at University of Plymouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.