Organised Crime and Global Security - MA
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
This degree is taught by specialists in criminology and international relations, many of whom are internationally recognised for their quality of work.
Practitioners regularly visit the University to share their expertise. We also organise a number of trips to public policy agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations, and relevant government bodies and international organisations.
The course will help prepare you for employment in the criminal justice and security sector. Those working in a related occupations will benefit greatly from this course, as it provides the contextualisation with which to understand the complexity of varied agencies, departments and policies related to crime, criminology and criminal justice.
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About this course
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.
at least a lower second class honours degree in a relevant discipline such as criminology, or social and behavioural sciences (applications are also welcome from those who have experience in criminal justice or possess relevant professional qualifications)
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Criminology
- International
- Global
- Criminological
- Research methods
- Human Security
- Global Security Dissertation
- Organised Crime
- Terrorism
- Counter terrorism
Course programme
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
- Criminological Research Methods (core, 20 credits)
- Human Security (core, 20 credits)
- Organised Crime and Global Security Dissertation (core, 60 credits)
- Terrorism and Counter Terrorism (core, 20 credits)
- Transnational Organised Crime (core, 20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology (option, 20 credits)
- Cybercrime and Cyber Security (option, 20 credits)
- Human Rights and the International Order (option, 20 credits)
- International Conflict Resolution (option, 20 credits)
- International Law and International Order (option, 20 credits)
- Policies, Regulatory framework for Safeguarding (option, 20 credits)
- Political Violence in a Contemporary Context (option, 20 credits)
- Psychology and Crime (option, 20 credits)
- Radicalisation and counter-radicalisation strategies (option, 20 credits)
- Religion and International Relations (option, 20 credits)
- Security Studies (option, 20 credits)
- Social Responsibility and Interventions (option, 20 credits)
- Vulnerabilities and Risks (option, 20 credits)
You'll be assessed through essays, projects, and a dissertation between 12,000 and 15,000 words. The dissertation forms a key element of your master's degree. It allows you to pursue a topic of your choosing in depth and is to be completed over the summer study period.
Organised Crime and Global Security - MA