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Policing Studies (Top-Up)

  • BA/BSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Course summary

Examine the most important issues facing modern policing. Gain an undergraduate degree qualification in one year of study. Strengthen your professional practice.

Our BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) course has been developed in conjunction with feedback from regional police units and colleges. Our curriculum complements the national agenda for professionalising the police force and allows students to gain a BSc qualification in one year of study. This police course will examine the most important issues facing modern policing and will provide a professional and academic basis for policing practice.

Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Study options

  • BA/BSc • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P1P5
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P1P5
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Serving or previous police officers with minimum 2 years of service and successful completion of their probationary period. Or applicants who hold a HE Diploma/FdA or equivalent in a relevant subject will also be considered.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

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Additional fee information

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