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Degree in Professional Policing BA (Hons)

Duration
3 years full time
Fees
£12,100
Top salary
GBP 52k
Career paths
6

Career outcomes

Where graduates work — with salaries cited from official labor statistics.

Police Officer (Constable)
GBP 24,780–42,474
/ year
Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Stable demand for police officers across England and Wales
Typical employers
Metropolitan Police ServiceRegional police forcesBritish Transport PoliceMinistry of Defence Police
Sources:[0] gov.uk
Police Detective
GBP 32,000–52,000
/ year
Criminal Investigation
Ongoing need for investigative officers in criminal justice system
Typical employers
Regional police forcesMetropolitan Police ServiceNational Crime AgencySerious Fraud Office
Community Safety Officer
GBP 24,000–35,000
/ year
Public Safety and Community Services
Growing emphasis on community-based policing and crime prevention
Typical employers
Local authoritiesPolice forcesHousing associationsCommunity safety partnerships
Police Staff Investigator
GBP 26,000–38,000
/ year
Law Enforcement Support
Increasing civilianisation of investigative roles in policing
Typical employers
Police forcesCrown Prosecution ServiceLocal authoritiesRegulatory bodies
Intelligence Analyst (Policing)
GBP 28,000–42,000
/ year
Intelligence and Security
Growing demand for analytical capabilities in modern policing
Typical employers
Police forcesNational Crime AgencyCounter Terrorism PolicingRegional Organised Crime Units
Probation Officer
GBP 25,000–38,000
/ year
Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation
Consistent demand within criminal justice system
Typical employers
His Majesty's Prison and Probation ServiceCommunity Rehabilitation CompaniesYouth Offending TeamsLocal authorities

Immigration & visa benefits

What this program unlocks for you and your family — straight from the official immigration authority.

Graduate Visa

Post-Study Work

International students who complete an eligible UK degree can apply for a Graduate visa, allowing them to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after completing their course.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at undergraduate level or above with a Student visa or Tier 4 visa. Must apply from within the UK before current visa expires.

Sources:[2] gov.uk

Student Visa Work Rights

Work While Studying

Students on a Student visa studying a full-time undergraduate degree can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays.

Eligibility: Must hold a valid Student visa and be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.

Sources:[2] gov.uk

Dependant Partner and Child Visa

Family Visa

Partners and children of Student visa holders may be able to apply to come to the UK as dependants if the student is on a postgraduate level course lasting 9 months or longer, or a government-sponsored course lasting longer than 6 months.

Eligibility: Limited for undergraduate students. Dependants can only join if the course is at RQF level 7 or above (postgraduate) and lasts 9 months or longer.

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Skilled Worker to Settlement Pathway

Permanent Residency

After completing studies and working on a Skilled Worker visa for 5 continuous years, individuals may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence).

Eligibility: Must work continuously for 5 years in an eligible skilled role, meet salary thresholds, pass Life in the UK test, and meet English language requirements.

Entry requirements

IELTS
6.0 overall (5.5 each band)
Other language tests
A/L English Grade B

Intakes

Months
September
Upcoming dates
September 2026

Scholarships & offers

Scholarship

£1,000

Verified sources

Every fact on this page is cited from an official government, university or labor body.

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