Police education is in the early stages of a national transformation, recognising the complex and challenging role of today's police officers. This transformation aims to equip future employees with the skills they need for success in modern policing, including communication, digital fluency and critical thinking.

As an aspiring regional hub of police education, UWE Bristol are early adopters of this cultural change. UWE's pioneering policing degree is designed to address the changing needs of the sector and places a strong focus on improving equality, diversity and inclusivity in policing. Completing this degree will be students' first step towards working for the police.

Study a Professional Policing degree that's at the forefront of the national transformation of recruitment and training in the policing sector. Students will learn to apply an evidence-based approach to Professional Policing, supported by research-led teaching, bespoke facilities and specialist staff from practice.

UWE Bristol are regional pioneers of the national transformation in police education. UWE is licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing. This course will prepare students to apply for a role in one of 43 UK police forces.