BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing course design is by expert staff with decades of experience in the police force. It was developed in collaboration with the College of Policing, police forces, and serving officers. The course offers comprehensive training grounded in real-world policing.

Department: Policing and Investigation | Duration: 3 years full-time; 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Some of the topics you’ll study include: Criminal justice; Policing communities; Becoming an effective investigator; Research methods; Vulnerability; Digital policing; Counterterrorism.

Career pathways

You’ll also have the chance to volunteer on our Local Appropriate Adult Scheme. This provides the opportunity to work as an appropriate adult for individuals in police custody, while gaining an additional professional qualification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels; T Levels; BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas; Scottish and Irish Highers; Access to HE Diplomas; The International Baccalaureate. We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time; 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-hons-professional-policing#apply

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