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Bachelor in Police Studies

The education lasts for three years and aims to provide you with a broad theoretical and practical foundation for work in the police. You can take the police education in Alta, Bodø, Oslo, and Stavern.

Level:
Bachelor's
ECTS Credits:
180
Duration:
3 years
Organisation:
Full-time
Start of studies:
Autumn
Application deadline:
March 1st
Study places:
500

Your learning outcomes

You will learn about the police's role in society and the various tasks the police have in prevention, patrolling, and investigation. To become a good police officer, you will, among other things, learn about the law, acquire knowledge about people in vulnerable situations, and skills in arrest techniques.

Theory and Practice

The police education consists of a mix of theory and practice. There will be lectures, classroom sessions, exercises, group assignments, and self-study. A fair amount of homework and preparation for exercises and assignments is required. The education includes various forms of assessment, such as home assignments or written, oral, and practical exams.

Varied Schedule

The police education is a full-time study, so you are expected to spend 45 hours a week on the program. The amount of teaching varies each week. Some weeks may have full days, while other weeks have fewer hours on the schedule and more time for self-study. It can be challenging to combine the education with a part-time job. Some classes are mandatory, and at times, you will have lessons at locations other than your main study site.

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Application and Admission

When you apply for admission to the police education, you must go through several steps to compete for a study place.

How to apply for admission

See all admission requirements

Life as a Police Student

The daily life of police students is varied, exciting, and, most importantly, fun. Here you can get an insight into what everyday life is like on the different campuses and how the different years of study are.

Get to know the daily life of a student

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A Career Choice with Many Opportunities

The police profession is varied! With a bachelor's degree from the Norwegian Police University College, you can work operationally 'on the street,' as an investigator, in prevention, and much more.

See what you can work with

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Pursue Further Education and a Master's Degree

Once you have earned a bachelor's degree, you are a fully trained police officer. However, you may eventually want to learn more about the field you work in, and then you can pursue a master's degree, continuing education, and further training with us.

See our courses in English

Programme structure and courses

Contact

 

Call us

Phone: 23 19 99 00

Address

E-mail: postmottak@phs.no

Politihøgskolen
Postboks 2109 Vika
0125 Oslo