Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing

This course specialises in leadership and management within criminal justice environments including, probation, police, prisons, youth offending and security. this criminal justice course will equip practitioners, whether statutory or third sector, with the skills needed to advance their careers. whether you have studied criminology or social sciences before or not, this msc is suitable for anyone with a genuine interest in this area and those looking to become leaders in their field. choose from a selection of modules which allow you to specialise in domestic or international issues, and in either policing or other criminal justice settings, or to mix these to suit your interests.

Graduates will typically use this course as a stepping stone to a higher level of professional employment in professions specifically designed to meet the needs of criminal justice, their associated agencies and organisations. our criminal justice graduates enter the work force with a global critical awareness of their sector, and the ability to lead transformative change for the future. graduates will be prepared to lead within criminal justice in a national or international setting. this criminal justice degree is also suitable to prepare graduates for further study at doctoral level.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Sunderland has partnerships with the following companies: