School of Policing & Law Enforcement
Master of Policing Practices
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Option 1: Full Research Dissertation or Option 2: Research Topics and Short Dissertation
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Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
2 Years
Minimum Credits:
180
NQF Level:
9
SAQA:
117868
MODE:
Distance Learning
CAMPUS:
Distance Learning
LANGUAGE:
English
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
The Master of Policing Practices programme equips the student with the skills and competencies to formulate, design, conduct and complete a research project in the field of law enforcement.
A student may fulfil the requirements of the qualification by completing EITHER: a full research based dissertation OR four (4) research topics and a dissertation.
OPTION 1 - Master of Policing Practices: Full Research Dissertation
OPTION 2 - Master of Policing Practices: Research Topics and Short Dissertation
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE MASTER OF MANAGEMENT ARE:
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a relevant postgraduate diploma; OR
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a Bachelor Honours degree in the field of policing/criminal justice with a mark of: Full Research Dissertation: 65% for Research Topics + Short Dissertation: 55% for Research
(Intensive exposure to the various disciplines of management of at least five modules is required)
ONE-DAY INDUCTION SESSION (COMPULSORY)
Students must attend a compulsory one-day induction session subsequent to registration of their proposal module. During the session, students will be guided through refining and finalising their research topic, developing their proposal, utilising techniques of data collection and writing of the dissertation.
In addition, applicants need to:
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have minimum of three (3) years work experience in a managerial capacity;
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be proficient in English;
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be computer literate;
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have access to the internet;
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have a personal computer or laptop; and
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have conducted academic research* before.
If you do not meet the above research requirements, CLICK HERE for information about our Bridging Programme in Dissertation Success.
* A student who did not complete Research Methodology as a module at NQF Level 8 previously will be required to take the Research Methodology bridging module in the first semester of registration.
* Should an applicant apply with a postgraduate diploma on NQF level 8 (minimum 120 credits), please note that he/she must also have a B-degree.
To find out more about alternate access routes at STADIO, please click HERE
QUALIFICATION CURRICULUM
OPTION 1: FULL RESEARCH DISSERTATION
Structure
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Completion of dissertation
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To be completed in a minimum of two (2) years
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Consists of a compulsory postgraduate induction session
OPTION 2: FOUR (4) RESEARCH TOPICS AND A SHORT DISSERTATION
Structure
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Four (4) modules are compulsory - see table below (must be completed before commencing with PRO292 + DIS292).
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A short dissertation (108 Credits) based on a research topic identified from any of the below four (4) modules.
Download Fact Sheet for a detailed breakdown of the structure of the two (2) options.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Master of Policing will improve your performance of management practices in the context of today’s rapidly changing environment. By enhancing your management capabilities, the Master of Policing degree will position you to successfully advance your career in the field of Policing and Law Enforcement.