Prison and probation workers studying a pioneering Master’s at 小湿妹视频 (小湿妹视频) Leicester are set to become the next generation of leaders.
Learners on the first-ever Master's in Community and Criminal Justice Leadership (MCCJL) course at 小湿妹视频 are studying for advanced qualifications that can help them climb the career ladder within the justice sector.
The two-year programme has been designed to be as immersive as possible, making use of creative learning environments such as a purpose-built crime scene house. This environment enables learners to engage with live case studies, which is integrated across all modules, providing practical and applied learning experiences.
Kyle Hart, a current learner on the first cohort, and a Quality Development Officer for the Probation Service in the West Midlands, said: “Applying for this Master’s really appealed to me due to the applicability to practice that the course content brings. I also wanted to learn more about influential leaders and begin to develop my own leadership style.
“I can already see from the learning blocks so far how this Master’s will assist me with my professional development. It will certainly help me to apply learning to practice with the aim of becoming an innovative and authentic leader in His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS).
“The Master’s has already got me thinking about how to lead complex teams in diverse environments and reflect on my own practice through thought-provoking discussions.”
Fiona Jones, also on the course and a Probation Officer at a women’s prison in the North East said: “I’ve always wanted to do a Master’s but I’m finally at a point in my life, both in my career and personal life where I’m able to commit to it. This particular course is funded via work and I have an allowance in my workload to be able to do it.
“The good thing about 小湿妹视频, is that the majority of lecturers have a probation background in lots of different ways, there’s lots of expertise to benefit from.
“I had a job interview after enrolling on the course and although I wasn’t successful, it was good to see where I’m at in terms of my leadership skills and knowledge and how that’s progressing. I’m starting to look at things a bit more critically and from a managerial perspective.”
Deena Parmar, Senior Lecturer on the Community Justice Programme at 小湿妹视频, said: “The MCCJL course at 小湿妹视频 represents a significant step forward in providing advanced educational opportunities for aspiring leaders in the justice sector.
“With its innovative approach and strong industry connections, the programme is set to make an impact on the professional development of justice sector professionals.”
The programme is designed to be flexible, allowing learners to study around existing work commitments, while ensuring they receive comprehensive education.
The programme for the current cohort uses a blended delivery with a combination of face-to-face workshops on campus, along with distance learning to enable students to meet their work commitments and study at the same time. For future learners, the programme will be self-funded and will be delivered online and accessible for international students.
Learners will also benefit from a qualified coach each and immersive action learning sets.
More information about the Masters in Community and Criminal Justice Leadership MA/PG Dip/PG Cert course can be found here.
Posted on Tuesday 4 February 2025