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Established in 2015, the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies (LCAPS) has a wealth of professional, practical and academic experience. LCAPS uses this experience to conduct research and provide training within the fields of policing, crime prevention and allied security professions.The Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies brings together research-active staff from across the University.LCAPS' interdisciplinary learning portfolio equips students and practitioners with the skills they need to respond to the complex demands of contemporary policing.The Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies' portfolio of taught degrees is expanding and LCAPS will soon offer one of the most comprehensive portfolios of academic policing programmes.

This programme connects the conceptual basis of Security Studies to practical issues facing the international system and emerging security threats, including terrorism, organized crime, radicalization, and intelligence failures, relevant to law enforcement, government agencies, and the private sector.Students are expected to develop their expertise in Security Studies, Intelligence analysis, and Criminology through reflection and analysis, gaining an understanding of how the concept of security has been rearticulated and challenged in contemporary contexts.The courses focus on current and emerging security problems, including the ramifications of the Cold War, terrorism, proliferation of dangerous weapons, organized crime, globalization, and financial crime, while also evaluating potential solutions to these issues.

If you are a UK or EU national, or have UK ‘settled status’, have lived in the UK or the EU (or wider EEA) for the last 3 years, will be living on the UK on the first day of your course and haven’t been awarded a MSc, MA, MBA or PhD already, you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 from the UK Government to study this course. Visit the UK Government site for information, download the PDF guide or call the Student Loan Company on +44 (0)30 0100 0031.You can enrol straight onto the Masters or you will be able to build up to the full Masters in future years if you enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma first.The fees for this would be:PGCert to PGDip £3,250 / US$3,940PGCert to MSc £6,350 / US$7,940PGDip to MSc £3,250 / US$4,065The fees can be paid in GBP, US$ or €, with the Euro price being shown on the GBP invoice and charged at the exchange rate in force at the time of invoicing. When you apply to enrol on the course you will be asked to state the currency in which you wish to pay, which is not changeable once you make your selection. You will also be asked if you wish to pay the remainder of the course fee in a single payment or in instalments (details below).Course fees are UK VAT exempt.

The Liverpool Mechanics Institute was founded by people of power and influence who recognised the transformative effects of education and the impact that learning and aspiration could have on individuals, communities and society. It was the first such institution to be founded in England. This small, pioneering movement was followed by the establishment of the Liverpool Institute and School of Art and the Liverpool Nautical College, and in 1900 Irene Mabel Marsh opened the IM Marsh campus. These organisations together laid the foundations for Liverpool John Moores University, an institution that has grown and flourished and continues to provide opportunities for all.Today, with a vibrant community of 25,000 students from over 100 countries world-wide, 2,500 staff and 250 degree courses, Liverpool John Moores University is one of the largest, most dynamic and forward-thinking universities in the UK.The Security Studies programme is delivered and validated by the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies at Liverpool John Moores University. The university combines professionally recognised qualifications with innovative and socially orientated courses. The centre has an outstanding reputation for research, with academic staff contributing regularly to industry journals, advisory groups, governmental policy, as well gaining regular public exposure through the press and broadcast media.LJMU are committed to lawful and ethical standards in all of our programmes and adheres to the principles of the European Court of Human Rights and ethical policing and security practices, as defined by the College of Policing's Code of Ethics 2024 and the Human Rights Act 1998. We are committed to upholding the principles of human rights and ethical conduct in all aspects of our teaching. These principles are implicit throughout the teaching and learning on the programme and explicitly taught during relevant modules.

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The modules are delivered online with videos, documents, and other online resources. Access is via internet browser with a reliable internet connection.Learners need to be online whilst studying the course as progress is reported back to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Join our LJMU course lecturers and many other experts across the field of security as this podcast from LCAPS brings in depth interviews with current academics on the issues currently in policing. These issues will be challenged and cover the hot topics that you really want to hear.

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Distance learning has been proven to be highly beneficial to a large variety of people.With courses being delivered at different levels, distance learning can meet the needs of a truly diverse student body. High competition for jobs means having additional training and education can be a real advantage, whether someone is in the market for a new career or simply wants to progress in their existing position.

Complete this PGDip in 22 months and improve your job prospects and earning potential! If you are committed to your studies, have a long-term goal in mind, and are able to put in the required study time each week, this is your opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in Security.

Complete this PGCert in just 11 months. If you can't commit to an extensive period of study or are looking to upskill in a relatively short time frame, this is the perfect route!It's also a great opportunity to test the waters of postgraduate study without making a long-term commitment.

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Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connectionFlexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you studyProfessional – industry leading course directors and tutorsNetwork – use our online tutorial forum to ask questions, discuss and share knowledge with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the worldCost-Effective – save money with no additional travel or accommodation costs

Join our LJMU course lecturers and many other experts across the field of security as this podcast from LCAPS brings in depth interviews with current academics on the issues currently in policing. These issues will be challenged and cover the hot topics that you really want to hear.