Access to HE Diploma (Policing) - Full L3

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

15/09/2025

Entry requirements

Access to HE is an intensive course and it is important that you understand the commitment. We will ask you to complete initial assessments in English and maths. We would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you are working at Level 1 in maths and Level 2 in English (GCSE level). In addition you will have an interview with an Access to HE lecturer.

Teaching staff

Oaklands College has a team of experienced and specialist subject staff who have industry experience and deliver the teaching and learning on the programme. In addition there is a dedicated team of personal tutors who will help you develop your study skills and support you in reaching your full academic potential.

Course Code

ACCPLS1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Open College Network London Region

Assessment

Each unit is assessed through an assignment. This may be a piece of written work, controlled assessment or presentation. Most units are graded pass, merit or distinction. On completion the numbers of passes, merits and distinctions may be used to calculate a UCAS Tariff. Universities will generally set a target for merits / distinctions or a Tariff.

About the course

The Access to HE Diploma (Policing) offers adult returners a coherent, integrated and supported year of study through which they will gain the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence necessary for successful undergraduate studying in the intended progression routes for this Diploma. The course aims to provide a balance of essential study skills with specialist subject knowledge to enable the students to be prepared for the academic and practical rigours of undergraduate study in HE Policing entry programmes. It must however be noted that the Access to HE Diploma does not provide guaranteed entry to UK Higher Education Institutions.

Career options

Facilitates a fast track entry into: Police Degree Apprenticeship, Policing Studies Foundation Degree in Policing Studies It can also lead related to HE policing degree programmes such as: BSc (H) Criminological Psychology BSc (H) Psychology and Criminology BSc (H) Police Studies with Criminological Psychology BSc Forensic Investigation Bsc/BA Criminology Police Degree Apprenticeship, Policing Studies Foundation Degree in Policing Studies

Recent students have secured places on degree courses in sociology, crime and psychology, law, outdoor and adventure activities and health and social care.

Potential careers:

Soldier
Coastguard
Detective
Dog Handler
Emergency Services
Control Room Operator
Firefighter
Marines
Navy
Police
Prison Officer
RAF
Security Officer

Course Content - What will I learn?

Subjects include: Careers in Policing and Criminology Ethics and values within Policing Foundations of Law Introductiion to Criminology Legislation for Equality and Diversity

The Access to HE Diploma (Policing) has been developed in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service. Whilst the Diploma has been developed in collaboration with the Met Police, centres could work with a local police force to deliver this Diploma.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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