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Avon and Somerset Police: does its police constable degree apprenticeship sponsor a UK visa?

NoPolice Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), a three-year apprenticeship leading to a degree in Professional Policing Practice with UWE Bristol

No. Avon and Somerset Police does not sponsor its police constable degree apprenticeship for international students who need a visa. The PCDA is a three-year paid apprenticeship in which new police constables earn a degree in Professional Policing Practice, delivered with the University of the West of England at its Frenchay and Glenside campuses and at Police Headquarters in Portishead.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
Year 1 (pay point 1): 32,256 pounds, rising to 33,609 pounds in year 2 and 34,971 pounds in year 3
2027 cycle
Apply now link live on 12 October 2026; no intake date or closing date published on the PCDA page
Confidence
medium

Avon and Somerset Police Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship: at a glance

Locations
Bristol, PortisheadSource
Degree requirement
Minimum Level 3 qualification (2 A Levels or equivalent), or 18 months' service in a listed Avon and Somerset Police role“the PCDA route requires you to have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification (2 x A Levels, or equivalent)”Source
“be a British citizen, an EU, EEA or Commonwealth citizen, or a foreign national with indefinite leave to remain”
Avon and Somerset Police, from its own careers pages
The catch: Citizenship alone is not enough: you must also have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years, and hold a full UK manual driving licence by the time you start.
Avon and Somerset Police early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Avon and Somerset Police publishes about this programme

Checked against Avon and Somerset Police's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Avon and Somerset Police sponsor visas for its police constable degree apprenticeship?

No. Avon and Somerset Police does not sponsor its police constable degree apprenticeship for international students who need a visa. The PCDA is a three-year paid apprenticeship in which new police constables earn a degree in Professional Policing Practice, delivered with the University of the West of England at its Frenchay and Glenside campuses and at Police Headquarters in Portishead. Apprentices pay nothing towards the degree, work 40 hours a week with at least 20% protected learning time, and move onto a 24/7 response team after the first 13 weeks. Entry needs a Level 3 qualification such as two A Levels, or 18 months' service in certain police roles. Avon and Somerset Police says the general officer eligibility criteria apply to the PCDA, and those require three years' continuous UK residence and British, EU, EEA or Commonwealth citizenship or indefinite leave to remain.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Avon and Somerset Police?

Citizenship alone is not enough: you must also have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years, and hold a full UK manual driving licence by the time you start.

When do applications open for the Avon and Somerset Police police constable degree apprenticeship?

Apply now link live on 12 October 2026; no intake date or closing date published on the PCDA page. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Avon and Somerset Police's own site.

Where is the Avon and Somerset Police police constable degree apprenticeship based?

Bristol, Portishead, according to Avon and Somerset Police's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Avon and Somerset Police police constable degree apprenticeship?

Minimum Level 3 qualification (2 A Levels or equivalent), or 18 months' service in a listed Avon and Somerset Police role, according to Avon and Somerset Police's own careers information.

How should I confirm Avon and Somerset Police's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Avon and Somerset Police's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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