BSc Professional Policing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Law, centred on policing practice and the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, policy analysis, ethics and professional practice, and critical and analytical thinking. The final year includes a community placement and an independent dissertation on a policing topic. Practical simulation sessions model real policing scenarios, and the degree qualifies as an approved entry route to the police constable role.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English Language/Literature and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above. Level 2 equivalencies will also be accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. You do not need any specific A levels for this course. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points. BTEC: DMM BTEC: Equivalent of 112 UCAS Tariff points. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points. T level: T Level - Merit Foundation Degree: Applicants will be considered for entry into first year. Access to HE: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Sociology and Social Sciences preferred. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Please note, if you are applying for September 2027, the tariff required will be 104 UCAS points.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 64%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 90%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 20%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Vulnerability and Risk
- The Practice of Policing
- Policing and Society
- Criminal Justice and Human Rights
- Contemporary Issues in Policing
- Skills for justice
- Safeguarding and Policing
- Complexity and Challenges of Operational Policing
- Internet Risk and Security
- Communities, Policing and Public Protection
- Applied Policing Research Methods
- Dissertation - Policing
- Dealing with a Complex Investigation
- The Politics of Policing
- Community Placement
- The Criminal Justice Process
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £31,000. 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 Salford?
73% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Professional Policing at University of Salford 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 Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.