Transnational Organised Crime MA
University of Staffordshire
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Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

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Transnational Organised Crime has become a significant concern and appears to be on the increase. Youll study contemporary global issues such as drug and human trafficking, international terrorism, illegal arms trading and financial crime through the lens of critical criminology.Youll examine the recent emergence of transnational organised crime, its historical precedents at a global level and law enforcement responses. Youll consider how Transnational Organised Crime is represented by the ...Read more

Transnational Organised Crime has become a significant concern and appears to be on the increase. Youll study contemporary global issues such as drug and human trafficking, international terrorism, illegal arms trading and financial crime through the lens of critical criminology.

Youll examine the recent emergence of transnational organised crime, its historical precedents at a global level and law enforcement responses. Youll consider how Transnational Organised Crime is represented by the media.

This course offers valuable insight for a range of careers concerned with Transnational Organised Crime and developing strategies and policies for its prevention. You can enhance your knowledge and career prospects through this qualification.

Youll study unique topics, taking a critical perspective and work with our experts in sociology and criminology.

Our robust training in research methods will support those wanting to undertake a PhD.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA Transnational Organised Crime

Distance learning

The MA in Transnational Organised Crime is a distance learning course and teaching is carried out online. You will not be required to come onto campus to study.

Work placements

Employability is embedded throughout the course and youll have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project within your place of work or volunteer within an organisation, business or government department relating to the issues covered on the MA course.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding and learn how to improve for the real thing.

Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, reports, e-posters, e presentations, problem-based assignments or portfolios.

Careers

On completion of the Transnational Organised Crime MA, youll be equipped to work in a wide range of roles, including:

  • National Crime Agency (NCA)
  • Armed Forces
  • Policing professions tackling transnational organised crime
  • Banking sectors tackling financial fraud and compliance, and financial and white-collar crimes
  • NGOs supporting victims of trafficking
  • Policy

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, youll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience.

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke on Trent Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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