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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Policing University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus, UK
GBP 15500
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
72
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
By joining the police service, you’re making a real difference. This course – licensed by the College of Policing – opens up life-changing opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Professional Policing degree allows you to develop the knowledge and skills that underpin police work while preparing you for the challenges police officers face. Following the College of Policing curriculum, it combines theory, law and vocational experience (if you choose to be a volunteer or Special Constable) to give you a thorough understanding of modern policing.
The course explores the complexities of crime, crime control and the effects of crime on the individual and communities as well as specific areas of study such as offender management, victim support and public prosecution; criminal legislation; community policing; safeguarding; and mental health and offending.
Why choose this course?
- Study a curriculum designed and licensed by the College of Policing as part of the Police Education Qualifications Framework
- Learn from a specialist multi-disciplinary teaching team which includes former police officers, social workers, mental health workers, forensic scientists and safeguarding practitioners
- Develop your problem-solving skills through investigating the complexities of the police role; current and emerging issues; and the demands on the police and their wider partners
- Benefit from volunteering opportunities, supported by your tutors
- Extend your knowledge and skills through our guest lectures and workshops
- Once you graduate, you can apply for a role as a police constable within a Home Office force in England and Wales, with many future opportunities to specialise and progress
- A degree in Policing equips you with skills and knowledge that transfer to other career paths and sectors
Additional Information
Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
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Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
15500
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
12276 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(GBP)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £6,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study (£18,000 in total). This would reduce the annual tuition fee to as low as £10,600 per year. Eligible courses include:
- All UG degree courses in the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity
- All UG degree courses in the School of Arts and Creative Industries
- All UG degree courses within the School of Psychology
- All UG degree English courses
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA
- Criminology and Sociology BSc
- Criminology BSc
- Human Resources Management BSc
- Human Resources Management with Law BSc
- Marketing BSc
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc
Students do not need to apply for these scholarships. Once they receive their offer for the relevant course, we will contact them to offer a short online interview to ensure eligibility.
We would also like to remind you of the wide range of alternative scholarships that your students may be eligible for:
- A level and IB Scholarship worth £3,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
- Undergraduate Country-Specific Scholarships worth £3,000 off international tuition fees for each year of study, for students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
- Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship worth £4,500 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
- International Foundation Year Scholarship worth £1,000 off international tuition fees for January 2025 (an enhanced scholarship for Sept 2025 will be announced shortly).
- Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship worth £3,000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
UG scholarships
New subject-specific UG scholarships for Sept 2025 onwards.
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £6000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:
- Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible – scholarships for Home fee paying students can be found here.
- Be in receipt of an offer to study in first year (level 4) of an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire commencing in the 2025/26 academic year. Eligible courses include:
- All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity
- All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Arts and Creative Industries
- All Bachelor’s degree courses within the School of Psychology
- All Bachelor’s degree English courses within the School of Education
- Childhood and Youth Studies BA
- Criminology and Sociology BSc
- Criminology BSc
- Human Resources Management BSc
- Human Resources Management with Law BSc
- Marketing BSc
- Social Policy and Social Research BSc
- Applicants applying to enter level 3 (International Foundation Year), level 5 or 6 are not eligible. However, students progressing from the University of Bedfordshire International Foundation Year in the 2025/26 academic year will be eligible.
- Scholarship assessment will be via an online interview on Microsoft Teams.
- Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.
Scholarship
We Offer Generous Scholarships & Bursaries | International Undergraduate Merit Award | Prompt Payment Discount |
of up to £3,000 per year* off tuition fees | We continually work to attract high calibre students. The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. | A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year's fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. |
Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:
- Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible
- Applying for a postgraduate course commencing in September 2024 only
- Achieve a minimum 75% GPA or equivalent. Where undergraduate awards are not expressed as a percentage, the equivalency will be calculated by the University.
- Students progressing from an Undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire are also eligible (but if successful in receiving this award, will then not be eligible for the Alumni discount or VC’s Scholarship).
- Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries (including the Alumni discount), but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
On all Master’s postgraduate degree courses, including MBA, international students not receiving any of our other scholarships will receive the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees. Students progressing from one of our undergraduate degrees to Master’s programmes will also be eligible for this award (see Alumni Discount below).
- Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the £500 prompt payment discount on tuition fees
High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India
is worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:
- Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible.
- Achieve 75% or more in the Indian Year 12 exams
- Applying for the first year of an undergraduate course at level 4 (first year) commencing in September 2024 only (Applicants looking to enter at level 5 or 6 are not eligible as they would not be entering on the basis of an eligible qualification)
- Applicants for the International Foundation Year would not be eligible, but would receive the International Foundation Year Scholarship
- Students who are successful in being awarded the bursary will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of Bedfordshire offers a wide range of generous Scholarships for international students. Please check below to see if you are eligible.
Undergraduate
You can find all our Undergraduate scholarships listed below.
- A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
- Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of AP, IB or A Level and HKDSE results
- Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
- Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
- Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship
- Worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study for applicants applying on the basis of eligible EU qualifications, regardless of the country they are studied in.
- International Undergraduate Merit Award
- International Foundation Year Scholarship
- High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Bangladesh
- High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India
- High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Nepal
- High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Pakistan
Postgraduate
You can find all our Postgraduate scholarships listed below.
- Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
- Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
- Chevening Scholarships
- Alumni Discount
Universal Discounts
You can find all our universal (available to all) scholarships listed below.
Prompt Payment Discount
- The tuition fee pre-payment of 65% will be calculated on the full, published tuition fees and will not take into account any scholarships, bursaries or awards. These will be applied to the remaining balance of your fees.
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