Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Professional Policing BSc (Hons) and other courses in Law at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £21000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £17500 - £26500 | £20000 - £32500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23767 | £22711 | £27834 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20344 - £28558 | £17746 - £29609 | £20717 - £38496 |
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Course Description
Our Professional Policing degree is licensed by the UK College of Policing and is delivered by leading criminologists and former officers with 30 years’ experience at senior rank in the police service. The course will equip you with the skills and practical experience you need to work in law enforcement, security and all aspects of policing.
Realistic crime scenes and immersive virtual reality scenarios will enhance your understanding of yourself and your place in policing by gaining deep appreciation of its fundamental philosophy and ethics and forming life-long habits of reflective practice. As Plymouth is the only University offering this degree in the Southwest Peninsula, you will enjoy a beautiful and exciting area with the unique and hidden challenges of policing in a rural, urban, and coastal environment.
- Licenced by the UK College of Policing as a Pre-Join degree for all policing roles.
- Open doors to careers in the private, public or third sector – highly transferable skills mean you will find opportunities in a diverse range of enforcement and investigative settings.
- Taught by experienced former senior police officer and leading criminological academics linking academic theory to practice. This gives unprecedented access to real examples of the materials being taught such as major event management such as the Olympic torch relay in 2012.
- Realistic crime scene investigations using real locations and scenarios which will test your forensic recovery skills as well as a sociological and criminological undertaking of why and how such crimes occur.
- State of the art 3D virtual reality crime scenes to augment the live experience of crime investigation.
- Participate in live suspect interviews using actors to develop your detective skills by real life engagement with the interview process.
- Present your evidence of the case in a simulated court room and learn with our law students who will be practicing their own skills by cross-examining you in the court environment.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Professional Policing BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
| 30% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law
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Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/ 4 or above are required for this course. Policing and Security Management pathway Ready to make a difference? The Policing and Security Management pathway is for those interested in a policing-related career and the academic study of policing and security management.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
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- #35
- #48
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #55
- #69
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Plymouth University
About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Policing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Criminal Investigation and Policing Studies BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16250 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
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Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 89% | 10% | 19% | £9250 | £16750 | 125 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Police Studies with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
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Professional Policing BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 54% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 125 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Crime and Investigation BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 92% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 130 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 20% | £9250 | £14900 | 73 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Professional Policing BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 18% | £9250 | £14900 | 122 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Forensics, Policing and Investigations BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15600 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Professional Policing BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
