The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is an exciting route to becoming a police officer. It allows you to study for a degree while gaining hands-on experience from day one. Due to the popularity of this route, we are currently closed for new applications via the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA).

If you would like more information about the Degree Apprenticeship, please visit our careers website.

Our other entry routes remain open. If you are happy to join the force via our non-degree apprenticeship route, please click here to see the other entry routes currently available.

If the Degree Apprenticeship route is the only pathway you are interested in, please click “Apply Now” to register your details. We will contact you when applications reopen on Monday 1 June 2026.