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What grades / qualifications do i need to become a police officer?

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Original post by adamantacademic
In chronological order:
A-Levels: Chemistry(A), Sociology(A), PE(B)
CPK - Certification
BTECH Public Service
BSc Criminology
MSc Policing
MPhil Social Policy & Crime Prevention
PhD Criminal Justice
Should guarantee you a role as an entry-level officer.


Yeah chemistry is defo going to help him become a police officer
Original post by Kyber Ninja
Do whichever you prefer, I doubt it would make a huge difference if the force doesn't require qualifications in the first place. I guess carry on with media as a back up, since Level 3 > Level 2


Thanks bro
Original post by Kyber Ninja
What would be the point of being an officer then, when you could be a post-doctorate earning 33k?


Yh i agree but i think you will need A-levels
Original post by FloralLuxe
Yeah chemistry is defo going to help him become a police officer


Yes if he chooses to specialise in forensics or other strands of investigative policing.
Original post by adamantacademic
Yes if he chooses to specialise in forensics or other strands of investigative policing.


Normal, counter-terrorism or firearm officer
If you do decide to do a levels then choose psychology and just anything that has to with crime
Original post by FloralLuxe
If you do decide to do a levels then choose psychology and just anything that has to with crime


I'm currently doing BTEC at college, plus i enjoy doing practical subjects.
Original post by adamantacademic
In chronological order:
A-Levels: Chemistry(A), Sociology(A), PE(B)
CPK - Certification
BTECH Public Service
BSc Criminology
MSc Policing
MPhil Social Policy & Crime Prevention
PhD Criminal Justice
Should guarantee you a role as an entry-level officer.


Don't forget the minimum of 3 years post-doctoral research experience with the UN Security Council, but 5 years+ volunteering for the SAS/MI5 part-time will also be accepted.
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by Needhelplmao
I'm currently doing BTEC at college, plus i enjoy doing practical subjects.


Then do public service level 3 cos media is pretty useless for a police officer
Original post by FloralLuxe
Then do public service level 3 cos media is pretty useless for a police officer


If i do public service i'm guaranteed to become a police officer?
Original post by Needhelplmao
If i do public service i'm guaranteed to become a police officer?


well you have to get to uni first I think
Original post by Needhelplmao
If i do public service i'm guaranteed to become a police officer?

If you want a solid guarantee than do a MBChB!
Original post by FloralLuxe
well you have to get to uni first I think


I don't think so being a police officer is not an academic job.
Original post by Needhelplmao
Hello i was wondering what grades / qualifications do i need to become a police officer?


do I need grades to be a cop
whats that
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which college
So they don’t look for any GCSES, I’m currently doing a level 3 course in public service and they advise you on doing this course, but I have 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 but I haven’t got maths, and I pass all the entry requirements, would I be able to get i?
Original post by Needhelplmao
Hello i was wondering what grades / qualifications do i need to become a police officer?

So they don’t look for any formal qualifications? I have 5 GCSES grade 4-9 but no maths, I’m currently doing a level 3 extended diploma in public services which the college advises you on doing if you want to be a copper, I pass all background checks, would I be able to become one?
Original post by Benlewis11
So they don’t look for any formal qualifications? I have 5 GCSES grade 4-9 but no maths, I’m currently doing a level 3 extended diploma in public services which the college advises you on doing if you want to be a copper, I pass all background checks, would I be able to become one?

Under the new Degree Apprenticeship entry, you don't need Maths, but you do need to have 64 UCAS points. So you have to get two passes and a Merit on your BTEC.
Police don't really care what you have done at college/university as long as you pass the basic threshold. Look at the police competencies online and find some sort of experience which would allow you to provide an example for each one.

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