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Protective Services

Course details
  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Centre
Awarded by:
Lancaster University

Course summary

This dynamic and career-focused course prepares you for a wide range of roles in both uniformed and non-uniformed protective services. Delivered in partnership with Lancaster University, the programme combines academic theory with real-world application, offering insights into policing, emergency response, offender management, and multi-agency collaboration. With strong links to local and national employers, expert teaching and hands-on learning, this course is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in public safety and community wellbeing.

Modules

Modules at level 4
Module title Code Credits Optional
Introduction to Academic Study TH4MD329 20 No
Introduction to Protecting Contemporary Society TH4MD330 20 No
Risk Resilience and Emergencies TH4MD331 20 No
Evidence Based Policy TH4MD332 20 No
Public Protection TH4MD333 20 No
Understanding Human Behaviour TH4MD334 20 No

Assessment method

All assessments on this programme have been designed to support you and are relevant to policing practice. Your assessments with consist of essays, simulations, reports, briefing papers, role plays, oral presentations, case studies, briefing reports, a research project and open book and multiple choice examinations. Guidance on academic regulations around misconduct, research integrity and ethical research approval will be provided via your programme handbook.

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:
LL92
Institution code:
B41
Campus name:
University Centre
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
80 points

A level
CDD

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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