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Dip Policing L3

MidKent College

Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 07 September 2026
Starts at the start of the academicyear
MidKent College Medway Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
No Availability

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Course Summary

An ideal programme if you are considering a career in Policing. The purpose of this qualification is to provide specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to working in the police force as well as develop the key skills and qualities needed, such as career aspirations, leadership skills and equality, diversity and inclusion, which can be applied to current or future employment. The content has been developed with employers, subject experts and tutors to ensure that it?s relevant to the real world and meets the need of employers. The programme is nationally recognised and provides you with the equivalent of 1.5 A-Levels and the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services, which is the equivalent of 3 A-Levels. This programme attracts UCAS points (Range 24-84). You will learn about a variety of topics related to careers in policing, including leadership, discipline, physical fitness, conflict management, equality, diversity and inclusion, government and the media and the development of the UK police service.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.

Your next steps...

This popular and exciting course supports and produces high level students that have gone on to progress to higher education or to a range of careers in Policing. You may also progress to further study at university to study: ? Level 3 Certificate in Knowledge of Policing ? Forensic Science ? BA in Public Services ? Professional Policing ? Criminology and Policing ? Criminal Justice

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