Transnational Organised Crime
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree or above, or relevant professional experience.
Language level must be at least IELTS 6-6.5 or equivalent. However, you’ll be considered if you have a level of fluency to meet the needs of the course.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Transnational Organised Crime has become a significant concern and appears to be on the increase. You’ll study contemporary global issues such as drug and human trafficking, international terrorism, illegal arms trading and financial crime through the lens of critical criminology.
You’ll examine the recent emergence of transnational organised crime, its historical precedents at a global level and law enforcement responses. You’ll 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.
You’ll 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.
Work placements
Employability is embedded throughout the course and you’ll 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.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time13 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries Team
- enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1782 294 400