BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) Full-time

Designed with input from regional police forces and colleges, the BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) course explores the key challenges facing modern policing. It offers a strong academic and professional foundation aligned with the national agenda to professionalise the police, allowing you to gain a full undergraduate degree in just one year. By recognising prior learning and offering flexibility to serving officers, this course is ideal for those in the workforce seeking to advance their careers. Taught by experienced professionals, the degree equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed in today’s policing environment.

This course is for serving or previous police officers with a minimum of two years of service and successful completion of their probationary period. Applicants who hold an HE Diploma/FdA or equivalent in a relevant subject will also be considered.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-time

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom