Policing & Protective Services
With structured employment, great opportunities for progression and an often enhanced level of pay, working in the public services sector offers suitable candidates a rewarding and varied career path in a number of different arenas.
Study for a Degree in Policing & Protective Services at B&FC
From the emergency services to the armed forces, a wide variety of roles exist in the public services sector. As well as being personally rewarding, careers in this field are often well paid and offer excellent opportunities for advancement.
Degree-level Courses on Offer
| Course Title | Start Date | Day(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protective Services - Certificate of Higher Education | 08/09/25 | TBC | 1 Year |
| Protective Services - Foundation Degree | 08/09/25 | TBC | 2 Years |
| Professional Policing - BA Hons Degree | 08/09/25 | TBC | 3 Years |
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Well-paid careers with excellent opportunities for advancement
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Guest lectures from employers offer key insights into working practices within the sector
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Access to a wide variety of placement opportunities through our employer partners
Affording your Course
We know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.
- There really is nothing to pay up front if you are a UK resident and haven't previously completed an equivalent degree-level qualification
- You can get a tuition fee loan to cover course fees and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25K
- Even when you're earning £30,000, the repayments are only £37.50 per month - about the same cost as an average takeaway for two
- Eligible students can also get help towards living and childcare costs and there are other bursaries and grants you can apply for
- What's more, according to a recent report. graduates, on average, earn approximately £5K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £300 extra per month
"I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better."
- Yvonne, Degree-level Student
"This is what it's going to be like in the services, so if you can't cope with it now, this isn't the path for you."
- Chloe
Student Case Study - Justin
Why did you decide to study this qualification?
I did the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications at the College and did really well so I thought why not go one extra and do the degree course too.
Why did you choose B&FC?
As I was already a student here, it made sense just to continue.
What have been the benefits of studying here?
The tutors are really supportive and the smaller class sizes have made such a difference. Everyone gets more one-to-one time which I know wouldn't be the case if I'd gone elsewhere.
What are you hoping to do in the future?
I want to go into policing and progress to becoming a close protection officer for the government or Royal Family. This course will definitely help me get there.
Tutor Profile - Sarah Clarke
Qualifications:
Extensive CPD in the Police, PGCE.
Industry Background:
20 years' experience in the police in areas including Child Protection, CID, Public Protection, Multi Agency work, Schools and Community and Immediate Response.
Area of Expertise:
Serious and complex investigations including interviewing vulnerable and intimidated witnesses/victims in abuse cases.
Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:
It gives me the chance to pass on the wealth of knowledge and experience gained in the police and allows me to help shape the careers of future officers.
Learning Support Available
We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.
- Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
- One-to-one and group learning support sessions
- Pre-degree preparation workshops
- IT Support
What's Next?
Explore our Policing & Protective Services courses above.
Check out our Prospectus for Degrees.
Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.
Visit our Admissions: Higher Education page - here you can find more information on our Admission process, Accomodation, Policies & Procedures, Entry requirements, Scholarship & Bursaries and FAQs.
Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about degree-level study in Policing & Protective Services at B&FC.