Professional Policing MA
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Professional Policing MA and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies 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 | £18500 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £24000 | £15500 - £22000 | £18000 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
In 2020, policing in England and Wales became a graduate profession. Building on the success of our well-established Professional Policing degree, this masters degree will enhance and develop your management and leadership skills, whilst developing your knowledge and skills in contemporary policing areas.
The police course has been designed in conjunction with local forces and builds upon core requirements of the National Police Curriculum.
Modules cover key areas of policing knowledge such as Problem oriented policing, crime and justice, technology in policing, critical incident management and leadership and management.
The course will be delivered on line and will feature 2 hours of learning per module, per week and one hour of live Q&A/Discussion forum with the Module Leader.
Each module will run for ten weeks and students are expected to undertake at least 4-5 hours independent study per week. The course will feature guest lectures to help students contextualise their learning.
The MA Professional Policing will be a good choice if you are an undergraduate student who wishes to gain in career as police staff, or in the wider criminal justice system. If you are an undergraduate with a degree in Professional Policing, this degree will develop the leadership and management skills needed for progression in force.
For officers in force, this degree will develop the leadership and management skills needed for progression in force and enhance your knowledge in identified key areas in policing.
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 MA at University of South Wales
| 30% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Minimum 2:2 degree. Applicants without an academic degree but who hold significant industry experience are eligible to apply.
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales
About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Criminal Investigation MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £8525 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Policing (Operational and Strategic Leadership) MSc (PG) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £7800 | £15000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time |
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Criminal Justice and Policing MA (PG) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £7800 | £15000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time |
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Criminology and Evidence-Based Policing MSc | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £6900 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Part-time |
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Criminal Investigation MSc | Teesside University | - | - | - | £6100 | £14000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Rural and Environmental Crime and Policing MSc | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £5450 | £5450 | - | High Wycombe | Blended Part-time |
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Policing, Law Enforcement and Security MSc | University of Chester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chester | On campus Full-time |
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Policing Leadership MSc | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Applied Policing Practice MSc | Canterbury Christ Church University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Part-time |
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Professional Policing MA | University of South Wales | - | - | - | - | - | - | Pontypridd | online Part-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
