BA (Hons) Professional Policing at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A degree designed to meet the Police Education Qualification Framework and licensed by the College of Policing, covering policing topics and the criminal justice system. It is one of the entry routes into the police service.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: Professional Policing | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Crime, Victims and Rights, Police Procedure and Evidence, Policing and Crime in the Community, Criminal Investigation, Intelligence-led policing, Police Response and Major Incidents, Professional Development in Policing, Counterterrorism, a Dissertation, Police Accountability and Standards of Professional Behaviour and Policing and Vulnerability.

Career pathways

Police constable (the degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer; each force has its own recruitment process) and related criminal justice roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core. Applicants should usually have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants with relevant work experience are considered. Special constable applicants require a DBS check, police vetting and a medical examination. Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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