Pre-Join Degree

If you want to study first, you can do a three year Degree in Professional Policing (DiPP) at a participating university at your own expense. This route may sometimes be referred to as pre-join.

Over the three-year university course, you will gain the knowledge and academic theory behind professional policing. Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you can then apply to join us as a new police officer, putting the theory you’ve learned into practice.

Upon joining us, you will undergo a two-year training programme, during which time you will complete mandatory training such as personal safety and first aid. At the end you will be signed off as a fully competent police officer.

Applications are currently closed.