- Level
- Foundation Year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- AUG 2025
Overview
Begin your journey in service and protection – designed for 16–19-year-olds ready to build a future in the uniformed and protective services. Elite qualification – equivalent to 3 A-Levels, opening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, or professional roles in the public and private sectors. Hands-on training and experiences – from fitness preparation and crime scene investigation to leadership development and emergency response. Learn from professionals – benefit from guest speakers, demonstrations, and insight from serving police officers, fire fighters, and armed forces personnel. Unforgettable opportunities – take part in trips, residentials, tactical training, bushcraft, and visits to Parliament, police units, and fire stations. Progress to exciting futures – careers in the Police, Fire Service, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, RAF, or transferable roles in law, forensics, teaching, and more.
Entry requirements
Elite qualification – equivalent to 3 A-Levels, opening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, or professional roles in the public and private sectors. Hands-on training and experiences – from fitness preparation and crime scene investigation to leadership development and emergency response. Progression to higher education - continue your studies with university degrees in Criminology, Law, Forensics, International Studies, or Public Services Management
Start dates
August 2025
Application deadline
Contact admissions for deadline information
Campus
- Buxton Campus, United Kingdom