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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Professional Policing
University of Hull
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Professional Policing course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
T Level
M
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M9P4
Here's what University of Hull says about its Professional Policing course.
Explore exactly what it takes to become a police officer on this accredited, hands-on degree course.
Stimulating evidence-based policing projects and field trips to courts, police stations, and prisons will help bring the theory to life as you learn invaluable, career-ready skills from our expert academics and the local, regional and national criminal justice agencies we're linked to.
You’ll get the chance to apply for the Special Constable training programme through Humberside Police, and speak first-hand with significant regional and national employers at our annual Careers in Criminal Justice Fair.
Why study at Hull?
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Go behind the scenes: Our purpose-built replica Crime Scene Training Facility brings learning to life. Examine the connection between crime, the law, and criminal justice first-hand.
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Nationally recognised entry route into policing: Our degree is designed in collaboration with Humberside Police, is licensed by the College of Policing, and meets all aspects of the National Policing Curriculum.¹
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Network with major employers: Meet significant regional and national employers at our annual Careers in Criminal Justice Fair.
Where could this take me?
You could become a police officer or choose one of many other alternative roles in policing, such as a community support officer, a control room operator, a police analyst, or a police service volunteer.
Our strong partnership with Humberside Police will help you develop the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to enhance your chances of employment after graduation.
¹ The qualification does not guarantee recruitment as a Police Constable. Please check the eligibility criteria for a Police Constable and as a member of the Special Constabulary.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Policing
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Core modules include:
Applied Criminology and Crime Prevention Policing Communities The Criminal Justice Process and Public Sector Management Understanding the Police Role Valuing Difference and Inclusion Policing Cross Border Crime Policing the Roads Response Policing Counter Terrorism and Extremism
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hull students who took the Professional Policing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
high
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Professional Policing or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hull graduates who took Professional Policing - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Legal professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took Professional Policing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Professional Policing.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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