Birmingham Newman University offers an innovative foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. Our Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree. Successful completion of the Foundation Year leads into the first year of the 3 year degree in Professional Policing.The foundation year provides an alternative route to an undergraduate degrees for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree and for those looking to build their confidence and academic skills.BA (Hons) Professional PolicingThe BA Professional Policing degree, structured in a modular format, is a full-time program studied over a three-year period. This undergraduate degree provides a stimulating and challenging learning experience, aiming to develop a practical and informed understanding of professional policing. The course offers a blend of theory and practice, firmly rooted in the core principles and requirements of policing. It fosters a learning environment that supports independent study and the exploration of ideas, enabling you to draw upon your own experiences as a learner. As potential police officers or individuals considering other roles not strictly limited to policing, this course will help cultivate your passion for policing. It offers opportunities to enhance skills in problem-solving, effective communication, negotiation, leadership, and decision-making. The course aims to prepare you for postgraduate study, professional training, and graduate employment in the public, commercial and third sector
Which department am I in?
Social Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,500.00 (13,61,952)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane,
Bartley Green,
Birmingham,
B32 3NT, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
48 UCAS points.
Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered.
Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.