Police work from an international comparative perspective

Education facts

Code: HS685E

The course addresses three themes within the field of international policing from a comparative perspective. One theme is comparative and examines policing in different countries in relation to one another. Within the main field of Police Work, issues such as similarities and differences in leadership, governance, and education across various police organizations are explored. Another component of the course focuses on the internationalization of knowledge within police work. Students will practice critically examining what occurs in the transfer of policing models between different countries and contexts. Many countries implement similar strategies and operational models, yet there is often a lack of critical discussion regarding the extent to which models developed in specific national contexts (often in countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom) are transferable to other settings. The third area addresses how policing is influenced by international trends such as globalization, migration, and transnational crime (e.g., drug trafficking, money laundering, and human trafficking). This component focuses on the challenges these developments pose for police organizations, as well as how international trends affect the organization, priorities, and practices of policing.

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a major in police work, criminology, social work, sociology, political science or law.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Police work from an international comparative perspective

  Malmö University

  MALMÖ

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %