Study Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing MSc at University of Sunderland in the UK, Crime, Policing, and Investigation

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing 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.

Which department am I in?

Crime, Policing, and Investigation

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s

St Peter’s Way,

Sunderland,

Tyne and Wear,

SR6 0DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s

St Peter’s Way,

Sunderland,

Tyne and Wear,

SR6 0DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We usually require applicants to hold at least a second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. We welcome applicants with degrees in areas such as social sciences, psychology, business, law, education, humanities, health, arts, technology and the sciences. Our typical offer is 57% - 60% from a recognised university, 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.