Professional Policing BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Professional Policing BA (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Bedfordshire 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 | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £20500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £27000 | £14000 - £23500 | £19000 - £32000 |
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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
The Professional Policing degree offers students the chance to develop knowledge and skills that underpin police work by combining theory, law and vocational experience if students choose to be a volunteer or Special Constable. This degree will help students to develop their knowledge and skills and prepare them for the challenges that police officers face by following the curriculum stipulated by the College of Policing. Throughout the degree students will gain an insight in to modern Policing and also be challenged to develop problem solving skills by considering crime, crime control and the effects of crime in different ways.
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 BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 20% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 20% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Professional Policing BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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 University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Law
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- #73
- #90
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #81
- #100
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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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
