See file A1 part 2. For both taught and research courses there may be deadlines attached to funding arrangements. See the information booklet Postgraduate Study and Research for a clear explanation of all the steps involved in applying for courses and grants. There s no closing date for secondary courses. But applications are treated on a first come first served basis so it s good to apply early if you really want to get on a particular course.
Several companies look at applications as they are received.
If you meet the basic criteria, you get an interview so it pays to apply sooner rather than later. Really popular functions like marketing may be full if you leave it too late. There s a lot on over the summer. A chance to find out about the reality of police work before you apply. Competition for the APS scheme itself is fierce.