What is special about this course?

Are you interested in exploring and understanding the world around you, particularly in relation to globalisation and crime, via the theory and application of the social sciences?

The MSc Applied Social Sciences: Globalisation and Crime is a unique, multi-disciplinary programme that allows you to explore these critical issues using the disciplines of psychology, sociology, criminology, and politics, to gain in-depth understanding of these complex situations and employ your knowledge in the real world.

You will apply theory from the social sciences in order to reflect upon and comprehend these phenomena, ultimately using your understanding to enhance society, particularly in relation to globalisation and crime. You will undertake seven modules, including: forensic and criminal psychology globalisation, work and society world of terror transnational crime research methods and techniques applied research project and a dissertation. You will have the opportunity to complete a project based on a work placement or relevant site/organisation relating to these topics, and complete a substantial piece of individual research.

Special features

• The course is delivered full-time or part-time and is fully online, so you can fit your study around your personal and professional commitments from anywhere in the world.
• Unique multi-disciplinary programme allows you to explore topics at masters level using different academic disciplines and gain a wider perspective to take forward in the research modules.
• Opportunity to complete your own research in the applied research project and dissertation modules this may include a work placement or contact with relevant organisations, and the chance to apply theory in the real world.
• Experienced and research-active team of lecturers with varied interests and contacts.
• A small, supportive campus, providing access to a variety of resources and support.
• Further your interests in the social sciences and gain advanced knowledge and valuable research experience to pave the way to a rewarding career.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

• Adult guidance/community worker
• Border force officer
• Charity officer
• Criminal justice agencies
• Cybercrime
• Housing manager/officer
• Local government officer
• Police
• Political risk analyst
• Prison service
• Probation officer
• Social research
• Social work
• Teaching
• Youth support work/young offenders