Master of Law Enforcement

The master of law enforcement empowers students with a passion for law and public service to rise through the ranks and become leaders in law enforcement and security. Students will obtain true mastery of law enforcement and public sector management, learning how to lead their teams effectively with organisational skills and extensive knowledge to prevent crimes, resolve crisis situations, and save lives. 

And through our industry partners in both the public and private sectors, they will have opportunities to practice their theoretical knowledge in the field. This experience will give them a competitive edge in their future careers, improving their suitability for positions of authority in the fields of public safety and private security.

Year 1

• Law and Legal System
• Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
• Criminal Justice
• Research Methodology
• Elective 1

Year 2

• Decision Making With Accountability
• Ethics and Governance
• Risk Management in Policing
• Intelligence-led Policing
• Elective 2

Year 3

• Final Year Project

Learning Outcomes

• Outcome 1 Acquire a Master’s degree that enhances your professional credentials by representing knowledge and expertise in law enforcement. 
• Outcome 2 Refine your skills in law enforcement knowledge and techniques in order to perform your duties efficiently and competently with a thorough understanding of your field
• Outcome 3 Learn how criminology and security work in the bigger picture by understanding the laws governing the public and private sectors, improving your ability to navigate them.
• Outcome 4 Unlock your potential and master leadership skills to lead, manage and guide your team, ensuring they work cohesively and are equipped to handle any situation.
• Outcome 5 Pursue a future proof career by holding leadership positions in law enforcement and public sector management and by being able to adapt to the latest technologies and challenges.
• Outcome 6 Study with our experienced mentors and lecturers in both the public and private sectors and gain insightful knowledge based on real-world applications.

Career Prospects

• Police Commissioner
• Police Chief
• Fire Chief
• Security Consultant