This is the dissertation module and is compulsory for all MRes Security Science students. Students submit both a dissertation (worth 80% of the overall mark)...

Research Project in Security Science (SECU0044)

This is the dissertation module and is compulsory for all MRes Security Science students. Students submit both a dissertation (worth 80% of the overall mark) and a brief summary of their research findings (worth 20% of the mark)

This five-day CPD course, developed by the Institute for Global City Policing (an independent research institute based in UCL’s world-leading Jill Dando...

Management Skills for Police Leaders (SECU0030)

This five-day CPD course, developed by the Institute for Global City Policing (an independent research institute based in UCL’s world-leading Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science) and UCL’s School of Management, aims to help police managers to lead modern police organisations in a complex and fast changing operational environment. Inspired by UCL’s 200-year history of research excellence, the course draws on a range of management and leadership lessons from the private and public sector to equip students to solve operational challenges and impact on real world policing problems.

Former programme leader, Dr Jyoti Belur, a former police officer, explains what makes the course so distinct: “This course is aimed at police professionals wishing to become future leaders and managers with a focus on providing an evidence-based approach to improve practical policing.” The course content includes interactive sessions by chief police officers, government officials and world-leading academics. The course will also include participation in the immersive leadership and team ‘Everest’ simulation exercise developed by Harvard University. Core topics studied include: Contemporary leadership styles and developing highly performing teams; Target setting and performance management; Rewards and recognition; Operational risk management; Decision-making; Managing innovation; Organisational and team dynamics; data-driven leadership. The course is designed for UK and international police officers and police staff. Previous feedback from delegates has been excellent. For example, “I wish I had this course when I was a Sergeant starting out.”; “Really well thought out - a good balance between team participation/discussion and lectures. Excellent five days.”; “Really enjoyed and learnt a lot from the course content, location, variety of speakers and interaction with other delegates.” 