27Nov
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This FdA in Protective Services course equips you with the professional knowledge and transferable skills to go on to a range of careers in a growing and dynamic sector. Offering a unique programme of study covering a range of protective services the course prepares you for employment, not only within the uniformed protectives services, but also for entry to all non-uniformed protective services such as Probation Service, Civil Service, National Offender Management Service (NOMS), National Health Service, Criminal Justice Agencies and Social Services. Our Protective Services programmes emphasises work-based learning alongside a programme of industry led opportunities and expert teaching allowing you to gain an insight into how multi-agency partnerships operate with a clear emphasis on technology, inter-disciplinary and multiagency practice and enhanced community engagement. At a time when our global community is facing a range of international and national challenges the need for graduates with an understanding of multi-agency operations has never been more vital.
Assessment method
All assessments on this programme have been designed to support you and are relevant to policing practice. Assessments will consist of essays, simulations, reports, briefing papers, role plays, oral presentations, case studies, briefing reports, a research project and open book and multiple choice examinations.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LL91
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an information, advice and guidance appointment either on campus or remotely. The session will give you the opportunity to meet our tutors and ask any questions you may have about studying at B&FC.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.
Provider information
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB