Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
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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 | £24500 | £18000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £14000 - £23500 | £18500 - £32000 |
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23767 | £22711 | £27834 |
25-75 percentile range | £20344 - £28558 | £17746 - £29609 | £20717 - £38496 |
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Course Description
BA (Hons) Professional Policing with Foundation Year
This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.
Why choose this course?
Studying on our BA (Hons) Professional Policing, you will study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects and gain the knowledge you need for a rewarding career in the police service. You’ll prepare for the fast-moving world of policing by following a curriculum written and licensed by the College of Policing.
Is this course for you?
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.
How you will learn
BA (Hons) Professional Policing offers a mix of lectures, tutorials, role play, guest lectures and visits to police stations, custody suites, victim support facilities and courts. There’s practical experience in our first-rate training facilities too, which includes a replica custody suite.
Opportunities and experiences
You'll be encouraged to become a Special Constable or Police Support Volunteer during your studies, which will improve your employability and equip you with essentials skills when you graduate. To become a Special Constable, you will have to pass the vetting, assessment centre, medical and fitness procedures relating to the police force to which you have applied. You must be a national of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), or if a national of a country outside the EEA, have the right to reside in this country without restrictions and in good health and of good character.
We will assist you throughout the application process but the police recruitment panel will make the final decision.
Please note, direct entry to stage 2 and 3 is not available.
Careers and employability
On graduation, you’ll have completed a significant amount of the training that regular police officers undergo. It makes you a stand-out candidate not only for policing roles but also for careers in areas like civilian investigation, crime reduction, probation, security and loss prevention.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Derby
35% | Teaching Professionals |
11% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
9% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
9% | Teaching Professionals |
6% | Sales occupations |
6% | Sales occupations |
6% | Sales occupations |
2% | Teaching Professionals |
2% | Teaching Professionals |
2% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
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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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | 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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.
Law
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- #39
- #52
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #73
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #24
- #201
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminal Investigation and Policing Studies BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16250 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 54% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 125 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Crime and Investigation BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 92% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 130 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 20% | £9250 | £14900 | 73 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 18% | £9250 | £14900 | 122 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Forensics, Policing and Investigations BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15600 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023