Welcome to Your Applicant Hub
Explore what makes Bangor University special, from our stunning location to our supportive community choosing Policing at Bangor is the start of an exciting journey. Studying at Bangor means learning from passionate experts who put your success first. Here, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to shape your career with confidence.
Your Applicant Hub is your go-to space for everything you need to prepare for the next step. Explore what’s waiting for you and start planning your future today.
What to expect as a Policing student
Our courses are taught by world-leading academics who are passionate about their subjects and former police officers. You will learn from experts who are at the forefront of their fields, and you will have access to a wealth of resources to support your studies. Our dedicated team of academics are not just knowledgeable but also have a diverse range of expertise and passions.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our students. We have a dedicated team of staff who are here to help you with your studies and to make sure that you have a positive experience at Bangor.
Some of our teaching staff are ex-police officers and bring first hand experiences to the classroom. As well as North Wales Police we have close connections with many crime organisations across the UK and regularly organise for our students to have guest speakers or go and visit these agencies.
My name is Dewi Roberts and I teach on the Professional Policing degree at Bangor University.
During the three years, we'll teach you to become an operational police officer. We'll teach you all the skills necessary, with the resources to do so, and close links with local policing.
I look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Received A Clearing Offer? Here Are Your Next Steps
Accept Your Clearing Offer
We will email you with your official Clearing offer and instructions on how to accept the offer by selecting Bangor University as your Clearing choice on UCAS Hub.
Make Friends Before Arriving
Join the Campus Connect app and you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. You'll be invited to join by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Professional Policing Degree is delivered at Bangor University with classroom delivery and off site visits and guest speakers.
In Year 1 you will typically have 12 hours of face to face contact time that could be through lectures or tutorials for example.
Completing the Professional Policing Degree does not guarantee you can join the Police Services as you will have to complete the application process. Throughout the course we will support you with your application should you want to join the Police after graduation.
You could apply to join any Police force in England or Wales once you graduate.
You can join the Special Constabulary and you will be supported with this process should you choose to do so. There are other career opportunities within agencies such as the Probation Services and there will be career input from various agencies during your degree to allow you to explore other work options outside the Police.
Meet some of your lecturers
Mr Alun Oldfield (Retired DCI)
I enjoy engaging with student and discussing Policing operations and explaining why the Police carry out certain functions.
I worked for the Police for 31 years and studied as part of continuous improvement within my area of expertise, Serious and Organised Crime. I was taught by some excellent colleagues and I want to pass on my experiences to new students.
Influencing students critical views on engaging with the Public and their Policing operational approach.
The environment, the professionalism and energy of my colleagues, imparting my experience and knowledge to help students develop and achieve.
I still work within Police Investigations and I am able to continually improve my teaching approach and keep up-to-date with Legislation and Operational changes.
Guaranteed accommodation for Clearing applicants
If you apply through Clearing for a course that's based at our Bangor campus, you are guaranteed a place in University accommodation as long as you choose Bangor through UCAS by Thursday, 27 August 2026, and book your place in halls by Monday, 31 August September 2026. Unfortunately, due to a limited number of rooms, we are unable to guarantee a place in accommodation at our Wrexham campus.
Opportunities to Visit Bangor University During Clearing 2026
If you have been made an offer to study at Bangor, we encourage you to visit us. By visiting the campus, you'll get a real insight into student life here and can familiarise yourself with the University buildings and Bangor itself. We look forward to welcoming you here.
How can you make friends before starting university?
Meet other applicants and be part of our Bangor student community even before arriving at Bangor! Join the Campus Connect app and you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. You'll be invited to join by email, which will also include your Bangor University reference number that you'll need to register.
Changed your mind? You're Not Alone
If you’ve met the conditions for your current UCAS choices but don’t feel it’s right for you, you can choose to go through Clearing. Explore your options at Bangor and fill in the online form to register your interest in Clearing or to apply for Clearing if you already have your results.
Already planning to join Bangor but thinking about a different course? We're here to help! Please fill in the online form.
