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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
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1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
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1 Year
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The MSc in Policing is aimed at police and professionals from related agencies (e.g. the National Crime Agency) wishing to become future leaders and managers. The focus is on providing an evidence-based approach to address modern challenges of policing diverse communities and dealing with transnational organised crime, terrorism, cybercrime and evolving security threats, while upholding principles of procedural justice to increase police legitimacy and public confidence. The programme will outline the philosophical and theoretical bases for evidence-based policing practice. Issues will be examined with respect to ethical, policy and political contexts. It is a multidisciplinary programme drawing on psychology, statistics, mathematics, engineering, architecture, forensic sciences, design, geography and computing and is designed to enable graduates to be effective leaders and managers of a modern diverse police service.
CareersThe programme will enable students to gain the skills to conduct rigorous analysis, use evidence-based approaches and develop a scientific approach as well as the ability to make sound policy decisions, and to become leaders in modern police forces.
EmployabilityThis MSc will equip serving police to become future leaders and managers and an opportunity to enhance strategic thinking skills. The focus on an evidence-based approach will enable practitioners to be- come professionals by adopting a scientific approach to effectively tacke crime, security, and law and order problems.
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain before entry, a lower second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. criminology, psychology, sociology, law, geography or hard science) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Candidates who have at least five years' relevant professional experience are also eligible. In exceptional circumstances, students who do not fulfil these requirements may be considered.
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