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MA - Master of Arts
Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
Online
SEP-25
13 months
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MA - Master of Arts
Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
Online
SEP-25
2 years
MA - Master of Arts
Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
Online
SEP-25
13 months
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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 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:
Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, youll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.
A 2:2 honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£8,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£8,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.