MSc Policing

Applicants for the MSc in Policing should be professionals undertaking tasks at a strategic level of policing or public administration. Successful students on the programme will be able to:

• transform academic findings into operational recommendations, scenarios or project plans;
• convert policing outcomes or investigations into managerial reports;
• research and develop policing strategies;
• carry out evaluations or case studies as a basis for new policing concepts;
• act as an advisor, discussant or negotiator for decision makers of the police and other public agencies;
• play a role in international police cooperation.

The MSc in Policing comprises four core modules and a dissertation.

Modules are taught at level HE7 and are assessed by means of research oriented course work, such as a research report, a case study, a literature review, a comparative study or a presentation. The dissertation includes a viva.

Core courses:

• Policing Models
• Police and Society: Diversity Issues
• Police and Society: Legitimacy Issues
• International Policing

The modules will enable you to make strategic analyses, conduct research into societal developments which are relevant to policing, develop long term policy perspectives, assess and process the implementation of a policy and contribute to a scientific development of policing.

Students are usually already employed by a police force when they join the course. The course will enable you to acquire analytical and critical skills essential for positive progression in your career.

The programme entails a mixture of lectures, seminars and self-directed study. Teaching is usually done over intensive weeks spread throughout the first year and a half of the degree. You will be taught by a variety of international experts in different fields covered in the modules, and will work closely with a supervisor for your dissertation.

Assessment is through written, research oriented work (eg research report, case study, literature review, a comparative study or presentation) and a final dissertation which includes a viva (oral exam).

Fees

2019/20 tuition fees for this course

Students may self-fund their course or a sponsor may fund or part-fund. Bursaries, scholarships and fee discounts may also be available.

Further information

• See information about financial support available for postgraduate studies
• If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact finance@canterbury.ac.uk
• For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk

Additional course costs

Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet.

Costs applicable to all students

General principle policy

The University’s general principles policy for additional course fees are set out here

Before you begin your application you will need to consult with the relevant academic to help determine a viable research project. Once you have contacted a supervisor, you will need to complete the following application information form.

Once completed, please start your full application online. You will be required to upload your application information form during the online application.

For further information, please read our guidance on how to apply online.

The venue of the classes depends on the geographical origin of the majority of students that register for the course.

Informal enquiries can be made to both Programme Directors, either: karel.marttin@politieacademie.nl or sofia.graca@canterbury.ac.uk