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MA - Master of Arts
Holloway Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
1 Year
The Organised Crime and Global Security MA is the ideal choice if you have an interest in organised crime and security matters on a global scale. This degree will provide you with the leadership, management and analytical skills needed to succeed in the field. You'll gain valuable experience in research and the study of crime and politics. You'll critically assess current policies and practices related to national and international crime control, as well as the links between these and international relations and politics. Option modules will allow you to specialise in a field that interests you, these include international law and order, conflict resolution and contemporary issues in criminology. London Met invites visiting professors and experts in criminology and international relations to the University to share their expertise. These guest visits complement the knowledge of our academics who are actively engaged in research including street crime, gangs and police body cameras. This expertise will support you when undertaking your dissertation. By the end of the course you'll be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, making sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicating your conclusions clearly. The course is an opportunity to open up new thinking and to expand your career opportunities within the security industry.
The module aims to: 1. Provide a thorough grounding in the understanding and appreciation of criminological research methods. 2. Develop a competence in understanding the strengths and limitation of quantitative and qualitative research; 3. Develop a competence in analysing quantitative and qualitative research data and writing research reports.; 4. Assist students in designing and conducting research for their thesis, and in developing their skills of critical reflection and analysis. 5. To critically appraise quantitative and qualitative research produced by statutory agencies (such the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police) and voluntary sector organisations related to the Criminal Justice System to enhance their employment prospects.
This module will explore the concept of security as it is understood in international relations discipline. What has been the rationale for the development of a distinct concept of ?human security?? What are the implications of the concept of human security for our understanding of security in the international system? It will then examine the application of the concept to substantive problems and policy areas. These include the impact of environmental degradation, mass population movement, human trafficking and international crime. Finally, it will assess the impact of the concept on the strategies and policies of international organisations and states.
This module explores the relationship between the state and terrorism and considers how the nation state has been the perpetrator and a motivating factor behind terrorist acts, as well as considering other reasons behind such acts of violence. Students will consider the role of the state as a protector of its citizens has been challenged by its own actions and by terrorist organisations including groups such as ISIS.
This module explores the relationship between the state and terrorism and considers how the nation state has been the perpetrator and a motivating factor behind terrorist acts, as well as considering other reasons behind such acts of violence. Students will consider the role of the state as a protector of its citizens has been challenged by its own actions and by terrorist organisations including groups such as ISIS.
The module enables students to investigate in depth a topic within the field of organized crime analysis and global security. Students can select their own research area, but this is subject to authorisation of?the course leader. The dissertation must include independent and original empirical research.
May vary annually and there may be additional fees.
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