Community and Criminal Justice Leadership

Entry requirements

• You need to demonstrate that you can work at Master’s level which can be achieved through having a bachelor’s degree, at 2:2 or above, or by having a range of academic and work experience.
• Where appropriate, recognition of prior learning (RPL) and experience can be accredited on a discretionary basis. You may be required to complete a portfolio of learning or pre-course assignment.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Community and Criminal Justice Leadership programme aims to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding of current issues and debates necessary to become effective leaders across the Criminal Justice System. This will include knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System as well as understanding theories that inform current practice.

We have designed the programme to support De Montfort University's (DMU's) commitment to the public good and UN SDG 16 by equipping our graduates to become leaders in prison, probation, police, youth custody, and third sector roles. We aim to empower our graduates to foster fairness and safety in society, and lead organisations where discrimination, abuse of power, and harmful practices are eliminated.

Learners will develop skills in conducting comprehensive background investigations, analysis, research, and inquiries using established methods. These skills will be applied to support the personal development and practices of the teams that you will lead, such as fostering reflective and anti-discriminatory practices.

Learners will graduate from the programme with the skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil your career aspirations, and secure employment as a senior leader across the criminal justice system and beyond. The course aims to meet the professional development needs of staff working across the Justice sector who either aspire to be in or are currently in leadership and management roles within His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); primarily Prison, Probation, Youth Custody and Policing.

Key features

• Benefit from synchronous online teaching sessions delivered by a team of nationally and internationally renowned research active academics.
• Study flexibly through online learning, allowing you to balance your learning with personal and work commitments.
• Gain insights through personalised coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, offering aspiring leaders the opportunity to develop solutions to challenges and reflect on current issues affecting leadership in the sector.
• Benefit from a Personal Tutor who will offer both academic guidance and pastoral care throughout your learning journey, helping to foster your personal development.
• Our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach offers a diverse range of teaching and learning styles, ensuring that different learning needs are met.
• Develop the skills and attributes needed to take up senior leadership positions across multiple sectors including the Probation Service, Prison Service, Youth Justice and the Police.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by DMU's British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning Centre, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Fees and funding

DMU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions. Details can be found at www.dmu.ac.uk/study.