Study PhD Policing and Law Enforcement at University of West London in the UK, University of West London

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Research, consider and reflect on different aspects of policing and law enforcement at the Institute for Policing Studies (IPS). We have local, national and international connections with a broad range of policing and law enforcement institutions such the Metropolitan Police Service, Cambodian Police, South Korean Police and Vietnamese Police, the United Kingdom Borders Force, NHS Counter Fraud Authority, and Fraud Advisory Panel and Institute of Money Laundering Control.The Institute for Policing Studies (IPS) has a wealth of practical expertise in policing. The majority of our people that work in IPS have a breadth and depth of operational skills, practice and knowledge of policing. Combined with extensive academic knowledge we, in IPS, are able to supervise candidates that wish to complete a PhD by research.

Which department am I in?

University of West London

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£14,000.00 (US$ 18,080) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

University of West London - (UWL)

St Mary's Road,

Ealing,

Greater London,

W5 5RF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of West London - (UWL)

St Mary's Road,

Ealing,

Greater London,

W5 5RF, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for individuals with:

dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research

enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice

a genuine passion for their chosen subject area.

Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context, and potential contribution to the field.

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