PhD Policing Studies

LJMU's School of Justice Studies is at the forefront of developing new research in policing, criminal justice, security and related fields. Join an ambitious School and student/staff body known for its impactful and sector-leading research Explore the availability of research scholarships Experience expert supervision from former serving officers, practitioners and leading academics Receive research training and opportunities to communicate research within and outside the University Benefit from excellent facilities and great multi-discipline connections The Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies has significant expertise in the Policing sector and can thus provide supervision in a wide range of topics. We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary methodologies. Our suite of Policing Studies qualifications are focused on developing the professionalisation agenda for policing and we work with the professional body, the College of Policing, as well as local policing organisations to ensure the relevance, credibility, and currency of its courses.

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Some postgraduate research students are already in full-time employment when they begin their studies, whilst others are recent graduates looking to extend their research capabilities and subject expertise.

A good proportion of our students return to their existing roles with enhanced career prospects, others move on to further study or take up teaching roles in universities and other educational establishments.

As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.

You will need: a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject; a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject; to have had research training directly related to the PhD project.