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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Professional Policing
University of Salford
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Professional Policing course at University of Salford.
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A level
112 UCAS tariff points
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Professional Policing or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| History | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L436
Here's what University of Salford says about its Professional Policing course.
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in policing, focusing on developing a deep understanding of the role of a police officer. You will enhance both operational and practical skills while critically examining the Criminal Justice System (CJS).
The programme includes opportunities to apply theory through case studies and research projects. Simulation exercises based on policing scenarios will help you develop key interpersonal skills. In your third year, you will undertake a community placement to gain practical experience.
Assessments are designed to showcase your ability to research information, present findings, and write academically. Tasks such as policy briefings are aligned with real-world duties that police officers encounter.
While this course does not guarantee entry into the police service, it is a recognised route to becoming a police constable and equips graduates with the skills needed to pursue a career in policing or other areas related to the criminal justice system.
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Health and Society
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Policing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
• First year: Understanding Vulnerability and Risk, The Practice of Policing, Policing and Society, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Contemporary Issues in Policing, and Skills for justice. • Second year: Safeguarding and Policing, Research Problems and Methods: Qualitatively Better, Complexity and Challenges of Operational Policing, Internet Risk and Security, and Communities, Policing and Public Protection. • Final year: Dissertation - Policing, Dealing with a Complex Investigation, The Politics of Policing, and Community Placement.
How you will be assessed
A variety of assessment methods will be used, including essays, policy briefing papers, seminar reports, presentations, exams, and a dissertation.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
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 Salford students who took the Professional Policing course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Professional Policing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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