Policing and Law Enforcement University of West London

Overview

Throughout the Policing and Law Enforcement course from the University of West London you will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement. You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

Career opportunities:

Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia.

Many of our research graduates go on to take up roles within academia whilst others pursue careers in areas such as the criminal justice sector, government, or civil service. Potential career paths include roles within organisations such as the Metropolitan Police, the probation or prison services, and local, national, or international government departments. 

You could also work as a consultant within an organisation or open up your own business.

Within:

• Metropolitan Police
• criminal justice sector
• Government
• civil service
• probation or prison services
• local, national, or international government departments.