Transnational Organised Crime MA at Staffordshire University

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

Youâll examine the recent emergence of transnational organised crime, its historical precedents at a global level and law enforcement responses. Youâll 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.

Youâll 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.

Youâll examine the recent emergence of transnational organised crime, its historical precedents at a global level and law enforcement responses. Youâll 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.

Youâll 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

Part-time study

If you wish to study this course part-time, the duration of the course is two years. The expected study pattern is to complete modules totalling 180 credits over the two years of study.

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.

Part-time study

If you wish to study this course part-time, the duration of the course is two years. The expected study pattern is to complete modules totalling 180 credits over the two years of study.

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 youâll 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.

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The programme of study has been carefully designed by a team of criminologists into a compelling package of discrete compulsory modules. All the modules make extensive use of a variety of historical and contemporary case studies to illuminate how students might undertake research into this sensitive, controversial and continually evolving subject.

In your first year, you will study 3 modules: Transnational Justice and Organised Crime Researching Crime and Society: Research Design and Data Collection Crimes of the Powerful: Corporate, White Collar and Financial Crime

In your second year, you will complete a postgraduate project in a subject area of your choosing, along with: Trafficking: the illegal trade in people, goods and services Understanding and Tracking Domestic Organised Crime

The programme of study has been carefully designed by a team of criminologists into a compelling package of discrete compulsory modules. All the modules make extensive use of a variety of historical and contemporary case studies to illuminate how students might undertake research into this sensitive, controversial and continually evolving subject.

You will study the following modules across three semesters:

Semester 1:

Transnational Justice and Organised Crime
Trafficking: the illegal trade in people, goods and services
Understanding and Tracking Domestic Organised Crime

Semester 2:

Researching Crime and Society
Research Design and Data Collection Crimes of the Powerful
Corporate, White Collar and Financial Crime

Semester 3:

Postgraduate Project

Teaching

The bulk of teaching will be delivered via virtual learning. Virtual learning will consist of a 20-minute podcast lecture and PowerPoint slides. Youll write up weekly tasks in a learning journal which will inform a final piece of assessed coursework. The lecturer will review a sample of journal entries each week and give feedback.

Youll be able to communicate with staff via email, through face-to-face supervision meetings on campus, telephone calls and skype. This learning provision has been designed to be flexible so you can fit your studies around a full-time job and your personal commitments.

The bulk of teaching will be delivered via virtual learning. Virtual learning will consist of a 20-minute podcast lecture and PowerPoint slides. Youll write up weekly tasks in a learning journal which will inform a final piece of assessed coursework. The lecturer will review a sample of journal entries each week and give feedback.

Youll be able to communicate with staff via email, through face-to-face supervision meetings on campus, telephone calls and skype. This learning provision has been designed to be flexible so you can fit your studies around a full-time job and your personal commitments.

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.

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.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation and grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

A sample of learning journals will be reviewed each week giving generic feedback about what students are doing well and what things need improving, these will be written up in a course blog.

At the end of each teaching week, the module leader will be online for 20 minutes to discuss the weeks activity. These sessions will be recorded and posted on Blackboard, to provide access to any students who cannot join the virtual session.

A sample of learning journals will be reviewed each week giving generic feedback about what students are doing well and what things need improving, these will be written up in a course blog.

At the end of each teaching week, the module leader will be online for 20 minutes to discuss the weeks activity. These sessions will be recorded and posted on Blackboard, to provide access to any students who cannot join the virtual session.

Disciplines

School of Justice

Security and Sustainability

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate

Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

English Program Requirements

The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

Career

Careers

On completion of the Transnational Organised Crime MA, youâ€™ll 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, youâ€™ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 8,490

How to Apply

Be prepared

Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.
Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.
Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.
Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.
Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.
Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

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