Policing and Intelligence BSc (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to public police force. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, ...Read more

The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to public police force. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, School of Historical and Political Studies,Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
80/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Policy graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Social Policy graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Ellie
25 Oct 23

The university is s nice University with most lectures being very nice however some lectures on my specific course aren't the best. When issues are raised to higher staff nothing..Read more

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Ethan
25 Oct 23

Enjoyable course but student life..Read more

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A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

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Core grade needs to be C or above

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Ellie
25 Oct 23
Forensic Science with Policing BSc (Hons)
The university is s nice University with most lectures being very nice however some lectures on my specific course aren't the best. When issues are raised to higher staff nothing...
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Ethan
25 Oct 23
Forensic Science with Policing BSc (Hons)
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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