MSc Policing

Year of entry

This is a collaboration between the Police Academy of the Netherlands and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Why Policing?

20% Alumni discount

UK and EU Christ Church alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on self-funded Postgraduate Taught Masters and Masters by Research.

The MSc in Policing is open to police officers and police support staff from the UK, the Netherlands and other (European) countries as well as to members of related public administration institutes and private security agencies.

It is a collaboration between the Police Academy of the Netherlands and the University and has been validated by both Canterbury Christ Church University and the NVAO (DutchFlemish Accreditation Organisation).

The course aims at developing an academic understanding of issues that are important to the police, their partners and the public.

Who is the course for?

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.

What will I study?

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 Diversity
Police Legitimacy
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.

What can I do next?

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.

Learning and Teaching

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

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 and additional costs

Fees

2019/20 tuition fees for this course

	UK/EU	Overseas
Full-time	TBC	TBC
Part-time	TBC	TBC

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

Category	Description
Text books	Own purchase text books
Travel to other sites	Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student
Library Fees and Fines	Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any library fees and fines applicable
Printing & Photocopying	The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning are payable by the student
Graduation ceremonies	It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by the student

General principle policy

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

Category	Is the cost Included in the tuition fee?	Is the cost an additional cost to students?
Field trips (including trips abroad and trips to museums, theatres, workshops etc)	The costs of Field trips are not included in the Tuition fee unless the trip is a compulsory element of the module.	Yes, unless the Field trip is a compulsory element of the module.
Travel and accommodation costs for placements	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information about additional costs of travel and accommodation for placements.	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information about additional costs of travel and accommodation for placements.
Purchase of own text books	No – students are expected to purchase their own text books.	Yes – students are expected to purchase their own text books.
Data & Barring Service (DBS) Checks	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information.	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information.
Occupational Health Checks	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information.	This varies depending on the Course - please refer to individual course webpages for further information.
Professional Body registration	No - students are expected to pay for their own Professional Body registration, if applicable.	Yes - students are expected to pay for their own Professional Body registration, if applicable.
Travel to other sites	No – students are expected to pay for the cost of any travel to other University sites, however a mini bus service is provided free of charge between Old Sessions House and Polo Farm / Hall Place in Canterbury. Visit the shuttlebus webpage for more information.	Yes - students are expected to pay for the cost of any travel to other University sites, however a mini bus service is provided free of charge between Old Sessions House and Polo Farm / Hall Place in Canterbury. Visit the shuttlebus webpage for more information.
Clothing / Kit	Yes, where the clothing / kit is essential for Health & Safety reasons the cost is included in the tuition fee (a maximum of one set of clothing provided per student). Further information can be found on course webpages.	Yes, where the clothing / kit is essential for Health & Safety reasons the cost is included in the tuition fee (a maximum of one set of clothing provided per student). Further information can be found on course webpages.
Learning materials	Essential learning materials (excluding text books) in connection with the course are included in the Tuition Fee. Specific course related information can be found on course webpages.	Students must pay for additional materials beyond the standard provision essential for the course, or where the costs are determined by the student’s area of interest and the outputs are retained by the student. Specific course related information can be found on course webpages.
Library fees and fines	Yes – all Library fees and fines are an additional cost payable by the student.	Yes – all Library fees and fines are an additional cost payable by the student.
Printing and photocopying	A £15 print / photocopying credit is provided to all students each academic year on their University Smartcard. Any additional print / photocopying costs must be paid for by the student.	A £15 print / photocopying credit is provided to all students each academic year on their University Smartcard. Any additional print / photocopying costs must be paid for by the student.
Social events	The tuition fee does not include the cost of any social events, unless the event forms an essential part of the course.	Yes, the costs of social events are an additional cost payable by the student unless the event forms an essential part of the course.
Graduation ceremonies	IThe cost of the Graduation ceremony itself is included in the tuition fee for the student to attend the ceremony. However, guest tickets and robe hire/ photography are additional costs payable by the student or their guests.	The cost of the Graduation ceremony itself is included in the tuition fee for the student to attend the ceremony. However, guest tickets and robe hire/ photography are additional costs payable by the student or their guests.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

Additional Information

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

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Length

Maximum of 3 years

Entry requirements

A UK bachelor's degree with Honours at 2.2 or above, or equivalent (foreign) award, including basic research methods; or a Dutch Bachelor of Policing Diploma or former equivalent at level HE4; or an award of any Dutch University (or College), where the award demonstrates the ability to apply basic research methods.