Policing & Security Transformation MSc

The MSc Policing and Security Transformation is specifically designed for working professionals in the policing and security industries. The course is delivered over six study weekends per year as well as online lectures, allowing you to complete this master’s course part-time over two years and balance work, life, and your studies.

The course takes a unique approach and is designed with a clear focus on transformation to support your progression or diversification aspirations - ideal given the current landscape of policing and security, which increasingly focuses on accredited learning and qualifications. Whether you would like to work towards career progression or you would like to diversify into different areas/sectors, this course will enable you to gain the necessary applied knowledge.

You will study key topics including leadership, organisational change, public trust, ‘futures’ of the industries such as impact of AI, collaborative working and data management. You will also have the opportunity to apply your learning in a work-based learning module. The dissertation module enables to you dig deep into a specialist area you are truly passionate about. Throughout the course you will be guided by highly qualified academics and experts within the field.

Our research centre, Canterbury Centre for Policing Research, will enable you to always be up to date with current research, as well as providing networking opportunities. The course is designed with your professional background in mind and a feedback loop between your organisation and CCCU can be established to inform feedback choices.