Policing and Criminal Justice Leadership MSc

Our MSc Policing and Criminal Justice Leadership degree is open to graduates from all subjects. Our course has been designed for both recent graduates and practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the debates surrounding policing and the criminal justice system. It offers an exciting opportunity to study both theoretical criminology/policing and the more applied aspects relating to professional policing and criminal justice issues.<br/><br/>The course has three* formal stages:<br/><br/>• The Certificate stage consists of three taught modules.<br/><br/>• The Diploma stage consists of six taught modules.<br/><br/>• Those proceeding to the Masters stage will be required to complete an extended research project to be determined individually.<br/><br/>• It is possible to complete your studies at any of the Certificate, Diploma or Masters stages.<br/><br/>• If you study full-time, you will complete all these stages in one year.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Whats covered in this course?</strong><br/>The course will develop your critical thinking skills surrounding the subjects of policing, policy and practice through complementary modules encompassing the theory and principles of operational policing, intelligence gathering, use of data, Inclusions and equality issues and much more.<br/><br/>To develop these skills, you will be involved in practical activities, events and will be exposed to a range of opportunities to reflect current working practices. Wider discussions will also be had on the changing nature of policing, criminal justice and public sector agencies as well as current risks, threats and harm which are impacting on communities at the operational level.<br/><br/>Optional modules for the course will include focus on Critical Incident Command or Advanced Safeguarding and Public Protection, allowing you to examine key contemporary issues within policing. Choice and flexibility with optional modules will ensure that learners will be able to pick those subject areas which best suit career aspirations.<br/><br/>Our MSc in Policing and Intelligence analysis will utilise a range of exciting and innovative forms of assessment which match the working practices within policing. You will also be supported in understanding effective strategic leadership and management within organisations, examining what works and the use of evidenced based best practice so as to utilise resources effectively. The course has been designed to work around current officers and police staff, as well as criminal justice practitioners.<br/><br/>The course is taught through the innovative and flexible block learning method of delivery. In this model, students will attend four, three hour workshops per module, per semester, requiring attendance of 4 days on campus during the course of a semester. The remaining content will be available via our virtual ELearning environment. This flexibility will ensure that students can use the MSc to support career and educational progression within policing.<br/><br/>The course will provide support and guidance on recognising talent within organisations and how to support and develop staff to achieve their full potential within their chosen workplace.