Law enforcement activity for public security and regional recovery

A master’s programme for those who already have a basic legal or related background and want to deepen their competences in law enforcement, public security and human rights protection.

The “Law Enforcement Activity” programme is aimed at training professionals for the system of law enforcement bodies, public authorities, security and public order structures.

The main focus is on the practical application of legal norms, human rights protection, combating crime, maintaining public order and security taking into account current challenges for Ukraine.

The programme combines:

• advanced legal knowledge in the field of law enforcement activity;
• mastering procedures of pre-trial investigation, evidence collection and documentation of offences;
• understanding human rights standards and ethical requirements for law enforcement officers;
• familiarisation with modern approaches to security management at community and state levels.

• Focus on de-occupied territories and security in the Kherson region.
• Combination of legal training with practical aspects of law enforcement.
• Analysis of real cases from law enforcement practice and work with the population and communities.
• Opportunity to join interdisciplinary projects (law, public administration, security, recovery).

• Use of digital tools in law enforcement practice and analytics.
• Involvement of teachers and stakeholders who work with practical aspects of security and public order.
• Emphasis on ethical standards, human rights and the rule of law in the activities of law enforcement bodies.

Master in Law Enforcement Activity

This level is for those who want to combine legal knowledge with competences in public security, investigations, analytics and risk management.

Duration of study: 1 year 4 months (master’s)
Admission: based on a bachelor’s degree (law, law enforcement activity, public administration and other related specialities) in accordance with the Admission Rules.

• analysis of real cases from law enforcement practice;
• participation in research and practical events, trainings and simulations;
• opportunity to choose a master’s thesis topic related to security, recovery and human rights protection.

• specialist in law enforcement activity;
• employee of public authorities involved in security and public order;
• security and crime prevention analyst;
• specialist working with communities in the sphere of security and human rights.

• consultant on public security and legal protection;
• expert in projects on recovery, security and rule of law;
• opportunity to continue in academic and teaching careers (if pursuing further studies).