Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
What is the PCDA?
The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is a great opportunity for those who have not studied at a degree level to be entered onto a three-year degree apprenticeship which involves a combination of in class learning and on the job experience.
A modern degree-based education is no longer purely academic, there is now a strong emphasis on the development and application of professional practice in the workplace which this route provides.
The tuition fees for the degree will be covered by the force. As of 1 September 2024 you will also receive a salary of £29,907 upon joining, increasing to £31,164 after your first 12 months. Essentially you will earn while you learn and by the end of your probationary period you would have achieved a degree whilst also being paid a competitive salary.
More information
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a British Citizen, an EC/EEA national, Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom
- Hold a full manual driving licence
The PCDA requires you to have:
- GCSEs in Maths & English
- 32 Ucas Points *
- Online Assessment
- Interview
- Pre-Employment Checks
We are not currently recruiting to this pathway.
Alternatively please register your interest and we will be in contact.
Meet our Student Officers
The role of a police officer is critical in maintaining public safety and order and you will handle things most people never experience in their lives. Find out first hand accounts of what the role of a student police officer in Cambridgeshire is like, what to expect and how to join.
