MSc Policing, Law Enforcement and Security at University of Chester

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the need for effective policing, law enforcement and security measures has never been greater. As society faces new and complex challenges, the MSc in Policing, Law Enforcement and Security at the University of Chester prepares professionals to safeguard our communities and uphold justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Law and Social Justice  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc offers modules that will enable you to study subjects that are of significant threat and challenge to contemporary society, and which are reflected in the United Kingdom's National Strategic Assessment of Serious and Organised Crime and the National Security Strategy as priority areas for policing, law enforcement and security agencies. Core modules include Risk Management & Vulnerability, Research Methods, The Challenges of Leadership, Serious Organised Crime, Intelligence & Covert Policing Management, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The MSc has been designed following consultation with policing, law enforcement and security agencies, so that the content delivers the key knowledge requirements of professionals currently working in that field. The course will provide you with an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the complexities of policing, law enforcement and security in contemporary society.

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