Policing, Security and Community Safety

Professional Doctorate

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Attendance and duration

Part-time (day/eve): 3 years, involving 6 weekend modules taught at external sites with tutorials at City and North campus

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Start dates

Sept

Feb

Full-time

N

N

Part-time (day/eve)

Y

Y

Part-time (eve)

N

N

Tuition fees*

Part-time (EU) per 20 credit module £3,360
Part-time (non-EU) per 20 credit module £5,045

For both Stage 1 and Stage 2

* Tuition fees are subject to change, please check with Admissions

Department

Applied Social Sciences

Location

Lon don North campus
Ladbroke House and London City campus

Further information

Admissions Office
Tel: 020 7133 4202
Fax: 020 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact socialscience@londonmet.ac.uk

Aims of the course

This is the first doctoral-level qualification in the UK which is specifically designed for professionals working in law enforcement and policing who wish to hone both their professional and research skills. Designed in consultation with the Metropolitan Police Service, the West Midlands Police, the Serious Organised Crime Agency and the Child Exploitation Online Partnership, this unique course provides both theoretical and relevant practical skills development for those who wish to further their careers in policing, security, community policing and social research methodology.

In particular, the course aims to produce professionally competent and informed practitioners who have a sophisticated understanding of wider policing theories and advanced research skills and abilities. As well as developing teamwork, leadership and presentation skills, the course will help you acquire the skills and knowledge to tackle complex occupational or professional problems in challenging and diverse situations.

Entry requirements

Normally applicants are expected to hold a first degree, and be policing officers and law enforcement professionals with at least three years of full-time experience in a senior role, who are already making a significant contribution to policing policy or processes.

Course structure

You take six modules (three in the first year, three in the second year, taught in intensive weekend study periods), and then develop and produce a thesis of between 40,000 and 50,000 words in your final year. Those unable to complete the thesis but who have successfully completed the six modules can obtain an MSc in Policing, Security and Community Safety.

Core modules include:

Academic and Research Methods I & II
The Socio-Political Context of Policing
Knowledge-Based Policing I & II
Leadership

Assessment

Methods include reports, essay and presentations. You will also be assessed on your thesis.

Career opportunities

The course will be of direct benefit to law enforcement officers who wish to progress their careers through a high-level doctoral qualification. As this qualification is more interactive and practical than a traditional PhD, it is an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst making a significant contribution to your professional environment.