Crime, Policy and Security - Prof Doc

Program Overview

The Crime, Policy and Security Professional Doctorate at London Metropolitan University combines professional experience with research to enhance careers in criminal justice and security. It equips professionals with critical thinking, research skills, and leadership practices to analyze and solve critical issues, contributing to social justice within their chosen field. The program features a blended learning approach, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections.

Program Outline

Crime, Policy and Security - Prof Doc at London Metropolitan University:

Degree Overview:

This professional doctorate program combines your professional experience in the criminal justice and security sector with research into a specific area of interest. It aims to equip you to analyze your own practice and the sector creatively to develop solutions to critical issues.

Objectives:

• Enhance your career prospects in the criminal justice, national and international security sectors.
• Develop critical thinking skills to analyze your own practice and the sector.
• Conduct research to propose new solutions and influence public policy.
• Contribute to the advancement of social justice within your chosen field.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Current issues in the criminal justice and security field.
• Key theories and leadership practices.
• Research methods and data analysis.
• Social justice and its application within the sector.

Program Structure:

• Part-time program with two entry points: September and January.
• Four 20-credit core modules.
• Two 20-credit option modules from Criminology or Politics and International Relations.
• One 60-credit core module on Advanced Professional Learning.
• 360-credit thesis module.

Course Schedule:

• Modules are delivered through a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face and online workshops.
• Lectures and workshops are designed to fit around your work commitments.

Individual Modules:

• Research Methods (core, 20 credits): Develops your research skills through quantitative and qualitative data analysis exercises.
• Security and Policy in a Global Context (core, 20 credits): Explores the complex interrelationships between security and policy in a globalized world.
• Leadership and Ethics (core, 20 credits): Investigates ethical considerations and leadership practices in the context of security and policy.
• Security, Policy and Society (option, 20 credits): Examines the interaction between security, policy, and society from various theoretical perspectives.
• Addressing Disproportionality and Vulnerability (option, 20 credits): Analyzes the challenge of disproportionality and vulnerability within the criminal justice system and explores potential solutions.
• Developing and Shaping Policy (core, 20 credits): Analyzes the policy-making process and explores how to influence policy effectively.
• Option module from other level 7 modules from criminology or politics and international relations subject areas (option, 20 credits): Choose from a range of specialized modules to deepen your knowledge in a specific area of interest.
• Advanced Professional Learning Module (core, 60 credits): Develops your professional skills and knowledge through individual and group learning activities.
• Thesis (core, 360 credits): Conducts an independent research project on a topic of your choice within your chosen field.

Assessment:

• Coursework assignments and digital submissions that connect your chosen area of study with your thesis.
• Research methods module assessment through mixed methods data analysis exercises.
• 50,000-word thesis evaluated by internal and external examiners through a postgraduate research viva, where you answer questions and defend your thesis.

Teaching:

• Experienced faculty with expertise in the field provide support and guidance throughout the program.
• Guest lectures from leading experts in the international relations and criminal justice sectors.
• Strong links with the Met Police, Probation Service, Youth Justice Board, and various embassies and high commissions.
• Blended learning approach with a mix of face-to-face and online workshops.

Careers:

• More senior or specialist roles within the criminal justice sector, government, or civil service.
• Influential roles within the Metropolitan Police, Youth Justice Board, probation service, prison service, and local, national, and international government departments.
• Academic career path focusing on research and teaching.

Other:

• The program is designed for professionals already working in the public policy or criminal justice system.
• Modules support recognized areas of continuing professional development (CPD).
• The university encourages joining relevant professional bodies like the British Society of Criminology.
• The program content and structure may be subject to change.