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Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Take a step towards becoming a highly skilled, multi-competent Police Constable. This Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) degree leads on to a full BSc (Hons) programme.

A foundation year is a great option if you want to study at university but don’t currently have the qualifications needed for your chosen honours degree.

On our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing (with Foundation Year) you'll develop essential academic skills through two compulsory modules. You'll focus on extended writing, independent study and debating relevant issues.

You'll also be able to choose from a range of optional modules introducing you to key topics. These include law, policing, criminology, sociology and psychology.

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

When you successfully complete the foundation year, you'll progress onto Year 1 of our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing which is taught through block learning. This means you’ll study one module at a time, and you'll focus on one topic before moving on to the next one.

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is pre-recognised by the police service as one of the entry routes for the role of police constable. From Year 1 you'll cover the national curriculum for the police constable role, taking your first steps towards a successful career in the police.

Other pathways

This foundation year covers aspects of policing, law and criminology. This means you’ll also be able to progress onto any of our following courses:

BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation
BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics
BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Why study with us

  • This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing programme.

  • You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who have real world experience both in the police force and the wider law enforcement sector.

  • You’ll learn about policing, the English legal system and decision making and investigation within police forces.

What you'll do

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of professional policing while improving your communication skills and building confidence through individual work and group presentations.

  • On the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing course you’ll be studying content licensed by the College of Policing that meets the national curriculum standards for the police constable role.

  • You'll benefit from our strong partnerships with constabularies, police forces, the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Future Careers

With our Professional Policing foundation course, you'll be ready to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing programme or any of our other Policing, Law and Criminology undergraduate degrees.

Your skills and high levels of confidence will be valued by private and public sector graduate employers in all areas of employment.

Many of our policing graduates have joined local forces, or work for the British Transport Police. Some also work within insurance or banking, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, HM Prison Service or carry out fraud investigation within the Department of Social Security and UK Border Agency.

It is important to note there’s no guarantee that successful completion will lead to an employment opportunity with the police service.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

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:
PP15
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
PP15
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

A level

64 UCAS points at A2

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS points

AS - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM

Scottish Advanced Higher

64 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM

T Level - P

P (D or E)

Additional entry requirements

Other
A Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5760Year 1
Northern Ireland£5760Year 1
Scotland£5760Year 1
Wales£5760Year 1
Channel Islands£5760Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government

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