Filter Results By:

Clear

Directory

Find out which Universities and Registered Qualification Providers have agreed to the College RPL Process. Course costs displayed are the annual charge for a full time year, part time costs will vary dependent on the number of modules completed in that year.

View disclaimer

This MSc Leadership and Management programme is work-based and draws on your already significant management and leadership experiences to further explore leadership and management practices culminating in a 10,000 word dissertation.

It is a self-directed course supported by an individual academic supervisor, so you’ll be able to tailor your studies and chosen research topic / subject to fit your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also be able to continue to work while you study, so you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learnt within your current workplace, improving your performance in positions of leadership and authority. Course participation provides an opportunity for students to step away from those often-intense day-to-day pressures to reflect, apply critically thinking on methods, approaches and behaviours, how they work within an organisations providing an opportunity for the student to contribute to the advancement of Policing.

The chosen topic(s) often supports the forward development of Policing in the 21st Century whilst combining a recognised professional qualification for the student reflecting positively on the professional perception of senior management within a force.

The Master’s qualification is awarded after the successful completion of a 2000 word Research Proposal followed by a 10,000 word dissertation. The course is 12 months in duration.

Delivery Location: Initial Research Methodologies workshop lasting 2 days on campus or online (covid 19 restrictions dependent). Self-directive learning supported by supervisor virtual meetings.

Provider: University of Portsmouth
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: £3,500
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

Through this course, students are expected to write a dissertation through:

  • Critically evaluate published and unpublished research reports taking into account the characteristics and implications of cross-disciplinary research, highlighting strengths and opportunities for improvement.
  • Explain the major aspects of data collection methods and justify their use in a specific research context.
  • Use and interpret statistical concepts and methods

Provider: University of Portsmouth
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: Part-time: £3,570 per year (subject to annual increase)
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

This three year programme is aimed at managers with substantial organisational experience and at least 3 years in a managerial capacity. This may involve leadership of projects, people or resources. It is particularly suitable for professionals and technical specialists with a first degree in another discipline looking to move or establish themselves into senior leadership roles. The programme will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver long term organisational performance in a range of organisational contexts. The programme provides organisational excellence in strategic leadership, financial decision-making, innovation and change, leading and developing people and collaborative relationships. Modules adopt a work-based learning philosophy and enable participants to solve real world challenges though work assignments and action learning approaches.

Learning will include a range of learning delivery opportunities including block study, day release and work-based learning. Whilst timely face to face contact will be essential the learning and teaching materials will be available via a virtual classroom and accessible to all remotely. The manager and their workplace mentor will be supported by university staff throughout the programme.

There is also the opportunity to develop a customised strategic leadership programme for a large organisation or group of employers. This would enable us to contextualise the content, and offer a more flexible approach to programme design and delivery, to meet the specific needs of your organisation

This innovative work-based course provides an excellent learning platform for aspiring or existing leaders and managers. The course develops knowledge, skills and competence in personal development, leadership, management and strategy to help you take your next step in the workplace. You will develop research skills, critical thinking and effective organisational improvement techniques as well as exploring all the personal competences associated with leadership and management in complex, dynamic and excellence-focused organisations.

It’s not all about cutting-edge theory; there are plenty of opportunities for hands-on practical experience. You will be encouraged to build leadership and management experience through work-related assignments which will contribute to personal, career and workplace improvement.

Provider: Northumbria University
RPL Cost: Refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: 7000
Delivery Method: Face to face

This professional course supports students as they complete a dissertation on a policing topic with each student having access to a personal expert supervisor. There is a taught element with the emphasis on investigation. It also provides methodological/research teaching and advice on reflective practice.

Delivery Location:On site
Assessment Style:A variety of assessment methods including a dissertation
Delivery Methods:Classroom based

Provider: Liverpool John Moores University
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: 5700
Delivery Method: Face to face

This professional course supports students as they complete a dissertation on a policing topic with each student having access to a personal expert supervisor. There is a taught element with the emphasis on cybercrime. It also provides methodological/research teaching and advice on reflective practice.

Delivery Location:On site
Assessment Style:A variety of assessment methods including a dissertation
Delivery Methods:Classroom based

Provider: Liverpool John Moores University
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: 5700
Delivery Method: Face to face

The overall aim of the programme is to explore the current and future strategic challenges facing PALE leaders and to further develop leadership styles that emphasise clarity of thinking, flexibility of approach and adaptability in addressing the often competing demands of our diverse communities.

 

Delivery Location:On site at Liverpool John Moores University
Assessment Style:A variety of Assessment Methods including a Dissertation
Delivery Methods:Teaching is delivered using blended teaching methods. These include staff lectures, seminars, highly participative workshops, tutorials, student inputs, private enquiry, as well as group sessions and some simulation.

 

Leadership within PALE organisations is under significant scrutiny and there is increasing pressure on leaders to adopt an ethical approach to leadership that is capable of not only offering a personal style that delivers performance improvement, but is also effective within a relatively new (2012) governance system that brings politics and policing much closer together.

This programme therefore helps students to adopt approaches to PALE leadership that further develop their clarity of purpose, helps them negotiate leadership space within a new governance regime, improve their ability to lead with political awareness, and finally, develop a self-confidence to articulate their policing mission and mandate.

With a very tight focus on leadership, our students will be exposed to the challenges of PALE leadership in a changing and increasingly complex environment, examining the pressures brought on decision makers today by consideration of political, economic and social factors, both here in the UK and abroad. It will also explore the role of PALE agencies in the wider context of society.

Two of the most challenging contexts for PALE agencies since 2008 have been the ‘Changing Nature of Demand’ and the pressures brought about by ‘Austerity’, and they will feature prominently in this programme.

 

Provider: Liverpool John Moores University
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: £6,600 (full time) £36.75 Per credit (Part time)
Delivery Method: Face to face

This course has been developed collaboratively by practitioners and academics to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to work effectively with multi-agency teams, whether from a statutory organisation or voluntary sector. The course is aimed at personal and professional development for current professionals in the field of multi-agency partnership working. It is taught using a combination of lectures, practicals and self-directed study to understand the complexity of relationships, pressure and incentives within a multi-agency partnership.

Provider: University of Central Lancashire
RPL Cost: Please contact the University
Cost: £6,500 full time, part time £3,250, distance learning £3,180
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

Our MSc course is ideal for police officers and staff wanting to enhance their development at Masters level, as it was developed in consultation with partner forces to ensure its relevance to contemporary police work. The programme strongly aligns itself to the ethos of the PEQF and qualifications within it. We provide a flexible online learning system that allows you to study around your work commitments, supported by workshops at our campuses in Carlisle or London.
Our fantastic range of modules ensures that the course is kept in line with your career aspirations, allowing you to choose topics that relate to your specialisms. You will have the chance to engage with officers from other areas and share ideas and practice, improving your own skills and knowledge whilst helping others do the same. Open up new options in your profession by proving your abilities through a formal qualification.
Indicative content includes
Ethics, Leadership and Management, Partnership working, contemporary issues in policing, research skills, critical thinking and analytical skills and more.

Course Aims:

  1. To provide a motivating and challenging academic environment and scholarly environment for learners who wish to progress their academic and professional development beyond undergraduate level
  2. To facilitate the acquisition and understanding of complex and specialist knowledge and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of their academic and professional discipline.
  3. To develop conceptual knowledge and understanding of how research methodologies enable critical analysis, interpretation and application of evidence within the students field of study and professional practice
  4. To develop students core transferable leadership skills including managing complexity, flexibility, communication, networking and relationship building
  5. To analyse complex concepts and professional situations by means of synthesis of personal and work place reflection and data drawn from scholarship and research in the field
  6. To develop theoretical and tangible knowledge in relation to issues at national and international levels within their professional context.
Delivery Location:On line, supported by workshops in Cumbria and/or London

Includes optional residential module in Ambleside, Lake District

Assessment Style:
Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. Assessment tasks are designed to reflect the content and delivery style of each module. The MSc Strategic Policing programme relates to a wide variety of strategically based situations, and is underpinned by strong theoretical models, strategic orientation and evidence based practices. This is reflected in the variety of assessment methods to accommodate a diversity of learning styles and encourage the development of new skills. Formative tutor assessment, summative tutor assessment and self-evaluation all contributes to the development of students’ skills in critical analysis and reflection.

The assessments within the MSc Strategic Policing have been designed to reflect the professional requirements of report and document writing within the police.

Delivery Methods:During the progress of the MSc Strategic Policing programme, a variety of teaching methods are utilised to enhance the students’ overall learning and personal development experience. For both full time and part time students the programme is delivered by a blend of guided independent study and assessment and face-to-face contact. For part time students learning is directed and supported via contact on-line with tutors and peers. The use of VLE acts as the central facility to support independent study. Workshops are also provided for students to apply their knowledge to practical scenarios, and obtain feedback on their grasp of knowledge and understanding. There is also opportunity throughout their study for full and part time students to mix both on line and during face to face at workshops.

 

Provider: University of Cumbria
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: 4500
Delivery Method: Online

Follow the link through to the providers own web pages to find out more information.

Why are apprenticeships not listed?

Apprenticeships are set up in partnership with the employer (i.e. your force), your learning and development or HR department may be able to tell you what apprenticeships may be available.

The directory contents are for information purposes only. The College of Policing does not endorse or support any of the listed courses, programmes or Institutions. We have not undertaken any tender selection, procurement work or QA of the University or Courses listed in this Directory. It is the responsibility of the individual (or force) to ensure the suitability of the Institution and the course being applied for.

The College does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained within the links provided in the directory. Please be aware that external sites may contain computer viruses, mal-ware or other programs or materials from outside sources that may be transferred or copied to your system. In no event will the College be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of external resource.

The current Directory contents has been produced following engagement with the HEI forum and desk based research. An application for the inclusion of additional courses can be downloaded here.