Policing

Policing Apprenticeship (Operational and Strategic Leadership) (Part-time) (MSc)

Police Forces · University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Location

Remote / Distance Learning

Salary

Competitive

Duration

36 months

Degree awarded

MSc

Start date

1 October 2026

About the role

An advanced degree apprenticeship in policing designed specifically for senior police officers looking to progress their careers. The course offers an online/blended approach allowing officers to balance education with demanding professional roles. It enables recognition for prior learning and focuses on police leadership development, evidence-based policing, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and community-focused policing methods. The course aligns with the Policing Education Qualifications Framework.

Requirements

Must be employed in relevant policing role, not in full-time education, over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK, and receive minimum salary of at least £16,770 per annum. Self-employed individuals in Wales can also apply.

Working week

Part-time study around work commitments with paid time off to study

Skills

LeadershipStrategic ManagementEvidence-based PolicingEmotional IntelligenceDecision-makingCorporate GovernanceCommunity Engagement

Required qualifications

Essential

Employment · Policing · Grade Senior Officer

Training & development

Year 1 covers Operational Leadership, Corporate Governance in Policing, and Policing and the Political Landscape. Year 2 focuses on Strategic Management in Policing, Leadership and the Individual, and Contemporary Issues in Policing. Year 3 involves a Dissertation in Policing. The programme includes recognition of prior experiential learning (RPEL) opportunities for modules such as Operational Leadership, Corporate Governance in Policing, and Strategic Management in Policing.

Future prospects

Participants will gain advanced operational and strategic leadership skills applicable to senior policing roles, enhanced evidence-based decision-making abilities, understanding of community-focused policing, and professional qualifications recognized within the policing profession.

About Police Forces

Police Forces in England and Wales offering apprenticeship positions for senior police officers

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