BSc (Hons) Policing and Intelligence at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Policing and Intelligence is a City Campus degree studying crime, victimisation, police procedure and evidence, intelligence-led policing and counterterrorism. Every student is guaranteed a professional placement linked to coursework and professional development.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Arts, Social Sciences & Education | Department: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | 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

Year 1 modules include Crime, Victims and Rights, Introduction to Forensic Science, Police Procedure and Evidence and Succeeding at University in Professional Policing. Later modules include Intelligence-led Policing, Professional Development in Policing, Securing the State, Counterterrorism, Police Accountability and Standards of Professional Behaviour, Policing and Vulnerability, a Dissertation, and options such as Crime Scene Investigation and Punishment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points: A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core. Applicants usually need at least two years of study after GCSE, although mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered. Completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry. Applicants who become special constables require a DBS check, police vetting and a medical examination.

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). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

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

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