Overview

Throughout the Policing course from the University of West London you will learn to deal with threats such as:

cybercrime
violence against women and girls
terrorism
organised crime
other emerging risks to public protection.

You can study MSc Policing or choose to specialise in the following pathways:

MSc Policing
MSc Policing (International Policing)
MSc Policing (Investigating Serious Crime)
MSc Policing (Leadership and Management)

All pathways will challenge you to stretch your strategic and critical thinking and to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to create innovative and sophisticated responses.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this programme will be well-placed to take on specialist or leadership roles in various aspects of policing. It will be particularly relevant for anyone considering a role within police education.

Job roles

policing
community safety
criminal justice
research into police and society.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence Based Approaches to Policing

Contemporary Policing: Legitimacy and Performance

Research Methods

Dissertation

Criminal Investigations

Police Leadership and Management

Criminal and Forensic Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.
You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more.
You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10850 GBP / year

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Additional Details

February full time: International £10,250

Part time

National - £5,425 (September)
International - £8,625 (September)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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