| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | K9 Law enforcement activities |
| Type | Postgraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 1,5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Master of Law enforcement activities |
| Entry qualification | The Bachelor's degree diploma is required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English (except for documents issued in Ukraine upon completion of studies at local educational institutions) . In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and basic subjects depends on speciality.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
Semester 1 (Foundations & Legal Theory | Criminal Law, Criminology & Criminal Procedure)
You study basic legal theory, constitutional & administrative law, human rights and public safety law — building your legal foundation to understand how law enforcement fits into the broader legal system.
You learn criminal law, criminal justice procedures, criminology, methods of crime prevention and investigation — equipping yourself with tools to analyze crime, enforce laws and uphold justice.
Semester 2 (Operational, Tactical & Security‑Specialized Training) Courses on law‑enforcement operations, security, public order maintenance, use of special techniques — preparing you for real‑world enforcement and security roles (police, public safety, regulatory or civil‑security agencies).
Throughout (Practical Training & Internship) The programme includes mandatory practice or internship (at least part of ECTS credits) in enforcement agencies, correctional / justice services or other relevant state bodies — giving you hands‑on experience.
Semester 3 (Master Thesis / Advanced Competences)
You work on a final project or thesis investigating a problem in law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety or related legal/security issues — demonstrating your competence to work independently as a specialist.
Overview
The program trains you to work in law enforcement, public safety and security sectors — focusing on protection of public order, rights and freedoms, crime prevention and state security. The program combines legal theory, criminology, criminal justice, and practical law‑enforcement training, preparing you to handle complex and unpredictable tasks required by modern policing and legal‑security services. The course is designed to give both theoretical knowledge (law, criminal law, human rights, public safety) and practical competences (investigative skills, security, enforcement, crime prevention). Importantly, the programme supports future roles in aviation‑related security or general civil security — making it relevant for diverse environments including transport infrastructure and public safety.
Career Opportunities
After graduation you could work as a law‑enforcement officer, investigator, inspector, or specialist in public safety, crime prevention, security services, or state / civil security agencies. You may also get roles in enforcement bodies related to aviation infrastructure (given University’s background), correctional or criminal‑executive services, or agencies overseeing public order and security. Some graduates may work in legal, consultative or compliance positions, or in institutions dealing with criminology, crime prevention, security analysis or justice system support. The degree also provides a foundation for further studies (PhD) or roles in research, policy‑making, or specialist legal and security consultancy.