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Free Level 6 Police Constable Degree in Preston

CostFREE
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Nov 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 6 Police Constable Degree in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus, full-time over three years.

The course is a paid apprenticeship. You study toward a degree while working as a police officer with Cumbria or Lancashire Constabulary. You'll learn how to make ethical decisions, analyse evidence, resolve conflicts, and communicate with victims, witnesses, and suspects. The course also builds critical thinking and research skills.

You apply directly to your preferred constabulary, not to the university. You'll finish with a BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing Practice.

Who this course is for

Our programme is aimed at learners wanting to become a modern Police Constable (PC). Modern policing is undergoing significant transformation and highly competent PCs are vital to the delivery of an enhanced service to the public.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills to serve communities and reduce crime.
  • You'll learn to make ethical decisions in complex situations.
  • You'll practise resolving conflicts and managing high-stress incidents.
  • You'll analyse evidence and apply it to real investigations.
  • You'll communicate effectively with victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  • You'll build critical thinking and academic research skills.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately across a range of policing scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and on-the-job training with your constabulary. The university works closely with police trainers throughout the programme. Specialist facilities include a hydra simulation suite, a crime scene village, and a moot courtroom. Academic staff have backgrounds across policing and justice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police Constable, serving communities with Cumbria or Lancashire Constabulary.
  • Police Officer, responding to incidents and investigating crime.
  • Detective Constable, progressing into criminal investigation after probation.
  • Neighbourhood Policing Officer, working with local communities to reduce crime.

What you could study next

  • Detective Constable, the next step for officers moving into criminal investigation.
  • Sergeant, for officers ready to take on a supervisory role.
  • Specialist policing roles such as firearms, roads policing, or public protection, available after completing probation and gaining experience.
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