Meet Daisy, an Access to Higher Education (Policing) student who’s setting her sights high, with plans to take her goals to the next level with a Professional Policing degree!
Although Daisy originally set out to pursue a career in nursing, a last-minute change of heart led her to take the plunge and go for something she knew she was more interested in: Policing.
“I’ve always been interested in crime documentaries, and a career in the police was something I’d considered a few times over the years.
“One of my former teachers recommended the Access to Policing course at Middlesbrough College, and it all snowballed from there.
“I love the work that we do on the Access course. It’s really interesting, especially the practical sessions. The teachers are brilliant, too. They’re really kind, helpful, and understanding.
“I’ve had help and support every step of the way, even when it came to writing my personal statement for University and completing my UCAS application.”
Thanks to the Access course, Daisy says she already feels prepared for the next step:
“Most of what we’ve covered on this course will come up in the first year of University, and the workload will be very similar, too – I feel like the Access course has really prepared me and has given me a solid head start.
“I’m going to Northumbria University to study a Professional Policing degree, and I’m aiming to work my way up to one day be a detective. The Access course has made me even more passionate about making that happen. The experience and support I’ve had here has been second to none.
Thinking about a career in the police?
Our Access to Higher Education (Policing) qualification is designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills you need for a wide range of job roles in the police.
Take your first step today by exploring our Access to Policing course, or for explore our full range of Access courses to find your perfect career path!