Professional Policing Practice (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship)

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Professional Policing Practice (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship)

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

This programme will help apprentices develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out the role of a police constable in a competent, safe, and lawful manner. This is an incredible opportunity for those who are passionate about delivering the highest quality policing, to really make a difference to communities who deserve the best.

Alongside traditional training methods, the programme uses a range of approaches and resources to allow you to develop your critical thinking and become a confident independent learner. The use of simulation exercises will be a key feature of the programme as these exercises promote the value of critical and evaluative thinking. There are a range of teaching and learning strategies for this programme which will provide students with a combination of academic skills, and knowledge alongside operational skills.

94% of students agree that teaching staff are good at explaining things in the National Student Survey 2024.

Learn more at our next Open Day

At an Open Day, you'll talk to Programme Leaders, tour our facilities and attend one-to-one sessions with our team who will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

You will:

Develop a range of critical, analytical, and problem-solving approaches whilst developing your communication and interpersonal skills
Make a difference to local communities
Be employed as a police officer from the first day of your apprenticeship
Spend most of your time on the front line turning your learning into practical experience

This is for you if...

You are interested in a rewarding career in policing

You have good communication skills and can adapt these in different situations

You excel in a busy and varied environment

You have a strong desire to help other people

You are good at problem solving

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

National Assessment

Recruitment to GMP is subject to successful completion of the National Assessment Centre process alongside specific GMP requirements.

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, is proof of this. If you need to improve your written and spoken English, you might be interested in our English language courses.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

GCSE Mathematics and English grade C/grade 4 or above in both or equivalent e.g. or Functional Skills Level 2 or Adult Numeracy.

You must fulfil the GCSE entry requirements as well as the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

80 points

A level

CCC or equivalent

Pearson's BTEC National Extended Diploma

MMM

Access to HE

Pass

Alternative entry requirements

If you do not possess these qualifications, you may still be suitable for entry providing you meet the level 2 criteria above and can demonstrate Accreditation of Prior learning (AP).

Other requirements

Fitness: We also want to make you aware at this early stage of the requirements for the fitness test. This is a test of endurance whereby you will you will be asked to run along a 15 metre track in time with a series of bleeps, which become increasingly faster to level 5.4.
Age: Candidates aged 17 and above may apply to become a police officer and if successful may take up appointment once they reach the age of 18.
Tattoos: Certain tattoos may exclude you from employment with GMP, this depends on where they are on your body and what they may depict.
Convictions and Cautions: If you do have any criminal convictions or cautions on record you may still apply, eligibility will depend on the age and nature of the offence.
Membership of groups and organisations: You will not be able to join GMP if you are a member of a group and/or organisation that contradicts our values or ethics and our commitment to inclusion.
Previous applications: You must not have had a Police Officer application rejected by GMP, or another Force in the last 3 months to apply to GMP.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Upon graduating, you will hold a (BSC Hons) Professional Policing Practise degree. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship will provide you with the skills, experience and knowledge required to enable you to demonstrate your competence as a police constable.