LJMU's Prof. Doc. in Policing, Security and Criminal Justice enables practitioners and early career academics to reach the highest level of academic attainment.

• An ideal programme of further study for serving or recently retired practitioners
• Write a thesis on an original topic of your choosing, making a contribution to knowledge and professional practice
• Select supervisory experience from scholars right across the university, ensuring first class support and fulfilment 
• Reflect on how practice and academia can combine and develop new insight and knowledge
• Learn from experienced professionals, practitioners and academics ​

The Professional Doctorate in Policing, Security and Criminal Justice will appeal to a wide variety of professionals who want to share their professional practice and expertise with fellow students. The doctorate will enable you to contribute to the development of your discipline (be that Policing Studies, Security Studies, Criminology or Criminal Justice) and professional practice in your area. 

You will join a cohort of students with similar motivations and a range of research interests and will contribute your original research and knowledge to this fast-moving field. This collaborative approach will create a collegiate environment, making the pursuit of your doctorate and the production of your thesis a far from solitary experience.

Through this programme you will achieve formal recognition and accreditation of your professional development and a raised a professional profile both within and perhaps beyond, your organisation.