BSc Professional Policing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Law, with a focus on professional policing. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and a Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is licensed by the College of Policing and follows the national curriculum for the police constable role. A placement module provides operational policing experience, and the degree concludes with a project dissertation.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 70 offers from 74 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 68%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to the Role of the Police
- Crime Investigations
- Introduction to Evidence-based Practice
- Offender Management
- Vulnerability and Crime
- Introduction to Policing Practice
- Developing Professional Practice
- Research Skills
- Crime and Public Protection
- Intelligence Management and Investigations
- Policing in Action (placement)
- Project Dissertation
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Enhancing Police Practice
- Advanced Investigation Skills
- Advanced Problem-Solving and Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Professional Policing at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £34,500. 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 West London?
68% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Professional Policing at University of West London?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 70 offers from 74 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Professional Policing at University of West London 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 West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.