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Protective Services

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Centre
Awarded by:
Lancaster University
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Course summary

This FdA in Protective Services course equips you with the professional knowledge and transferable skills to go on to a range of careers in a growing and dynamic sector. Offering a unique programme of study covering a range of protective services the course prepares you for employment, not only within the uniformed protectives services, but also for entry to all non-uniformed protective services such as Probation Service, Civil Service, National Offender Management Service (NOMS), National Health Service, Criminal Justice Agencies and Social Services.

Our Protective Services programmes emphasises work-based learning alongside a programme of industry led opportunities and expert teaching allowing you to gain an insight into how multi-agency partnerships operate with a clear emphasis on technology, inter-disciplinary and multiagency practice and enhanced community engagement. At a time when our global community is facing a range of international and national challenges the need for graduates with an understanding of multi-agency operations has never been more vital.

Assessment method

All assessments on this programme have been designed to support you and are relevant to policing practice. Assessments will 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.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre

Study options

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 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:
LL91
Institution code:
B41
Campus name:
University Centre
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
LL91
Institution code:
B41
Campus name:
University Centre
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

A level - CDD

Excluding General Studies

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass full Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 tariff points

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an information, advice and guidance appointment either on campus or remotely. The session will give you the opportunity to meet our tutors and ask any questions you may have about studying at B&FC.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above

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

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50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

70 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 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: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

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