LJMU's MSc in Policing and Law Enforcement Leadership explores challenges facing contemporary law enforcement and how effective leadership can address them.

• Study at the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies (LCAPS) which is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF) programmes
• Embark on a programme designed as a higher qualification for those in supervisory, management and leadership roles
• Reflect on your individual and team approaches to leadership in an increasingly complex environment
• Learn from active researchers, former and serving officers, and subject specialists 
• Participate in a variety of masterclasses throughout the academic year delivered by experts. Previous speakers include: the Director of Public Prosecutions and a former UN peacekeeper

During your studies, you will discuss and debate the major issues facing organisations, such as austerity and the changing nature of demand. You will be supported to reflect on your individual and team approaches to leadership and will explore the role of policing and law enforcement agencies in the wider context of society.

Since its creation in 2015, LCAPS has developed well-established relationships with a number of police and law enforcement agencies, particularly Merseyside Police, so we are well placed to attract serving officers and staff to study at LJMU.

For Superintendent ranks it is likely that a PG Diploma will be required, with a Masters degree being the default position for anyone wanting to attend the Strategic Command Course, with a view to becoming a Chief Officer. Recent trends have shown a majority of ambitious police and law enforcement leadership agency staff (in anticipation of, and to get ahead of, the forthcoming PEQF reforms for senior leaders) looking to obtain a Masters degree at Inspector level and above.