

College 16 to 18
Law, Policing and Protective Services
Newcastle College's Uniformed Public Services courses are the perfect starting point.
As part of a team, you will tackle exciting challenges and discover the best version of yourself, developing your confidence and your leadership skills.
You will have the chance to learn from professionals and go behind the scenes to explore careers in the police, the criminal justice system, fire and rescue or the armed forces.
So whether you're looking to fight crime, serve justice, or join the military, we have the course for you.
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What can I study?
Protective Services - Level 1
Taught by ex-Met police officers and performance sport coaches, this Protective Services course has been designed to help students with lower GCSE grades gain skills to progress towards a career in the police, coast guard or fire services.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 4th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Protective Services - Level 2
Make a fresh start and realise your ambitions of working in the police, fire and rescue, or military with this Protective Services course.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 4th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Entry to the Uniformed Public Services - Level 3
Have ambitions to work in the military or fire and rescue services? Entry to the Uniformed Public Services is for you!
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 4th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Policing - Level 3
Want to join the police? Looking to gain the right experience to give you an employment edge? This policing course is perfect if you're setting your sights on a career in the force.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 4th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Policing, Law and Criminology - Level 3
This academic course is perfect if you are a strong, academically able student who wants to progress onto a law or criminology degree.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 4th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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