Earn while you learn with the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA).
The three-year programme allows you to study for a policing degree whilst training on the job. To apply for this role you need to have level 2 qualifications (GCSEs / functional skills) in English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) and a level 3 qualification ( two A-Level’s or NVQ etc).
Applications are now closed.
As a PCDA student officer, you will be splitting your time between front-line policing and learning. We work in partnership with the University of Lancashire to deliver this course which allows you to work towards your degree whilst gaining valuable real-life experience, with training at our Hutton HQ, ULan Preston and online.
If you are looking to earn a BSc in Professional Policing Practice, this is a great way to start a career with Lancashire Police, with a starting salary of £31,164 (rising to £50,256 after 7 years) and university fees paid by the constabulary (meaning NO student debt).
As a student officer at Lancashire Police, you will be assigned to one of our Supported Development Units (SDU), where an appointed Tutor Constable will support and chart your progress as you alternate between periods of university study and working on the front line. Plus everyone’s in the same boat so apprentices can share experiences and set up study groups, to benefit from the help of other student officers.
By the time you’re a fully-fledged officer, you will be well prepared to specialise in your chosen area of policing: immediate response, community, road, intelligence or investigation.
Entry Requirements
Recruits need level 2 qualifications (GCSEs / functional skills) in English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) and a level 3 qualification ( two A-Level’s or NVQ etc). Check the list of qualifications to understand what you need to before joining.
You MUST hold a full UK manual driving licence at the time of application.
You can apply whilst waiting to complete your qualification but must have your final result before final offer of employment. You can also apply aged 17 but must be aged 18 before you start.
Please note, the whole recruitment process can take some time as you go through the stages detailed and can take around 7 months. Learn more about the recruitment process below.