PMORCRGS - MA Organised Crime and Global Security
Course Specification
Validation status | Validated | |||||||||||
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Highest award | Master of Arts | Level | Masters | |||||||||
Possible interim awards | Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
Total credits for course | 180 | |||||||||||
Awarding institution | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
Teaching institutions | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
School | School of Social Sciences | |||||||||||
Subject Area | Criminology and Sociology | |||||||||||
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About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards blended learning/e-learning
This is a taught Masters programme which has face to face seminars and lectures on each of its modules. These are supported by our e-learning web facility Weblearn where PowerPoint presentations, additional reading materials and online tutorials can be provided. All students also are offered personal one to one tutorials to plan work or receive feedback.
Course aims
Students will strengthen their knowledge of methodological approaches in criminology and international relations, develop their understanding of international crime datasets and the necessary critical analysis skills needed to review information contained in them. The resultant findings skills will prepare learners for their dissertation research. Analytic skills will be honed through various forms of study and assessment; overall the knowledge and skills acquired on the course can prepare students for doctoral study or research posts, and / or can consolidate their professional experience.
Course learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes incorporate and depend on a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Apply methods and techniques appropriate to their own research or advanced scholarship in Organised Crime and Global Security
2. Apply knowledge with originality, based on a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in Organised Crime and Global Security
3. Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in Organised Crime and Global Security
4. Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses
5. Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
6. Exercise self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
7. Advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level
8. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
9. Learn independently for the purposes of continuing professional development.
Course learning outcomes / Module cross reference
SS7143
GI7073
SS7173
SS7PA6
SS7079
GI7069
GI7064
CC7177
Learning Outcomes cover LO1-9
Principle QAA benchmark statements
Criminology
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-criminology-14.pdf
Assessment strategy
On the course, there is an especial emphasis on a sound grasp of the relevant academic literature, including substantial use of key scholarly journals in the field of criminology and international relations. This is assessed through a variety of summative assessments including essays, examinations (seen), practical research methodology assignments, an extended thesis, and various formative presentations to class peers.
Organised work experience, work based learning, sandwich year or year abroad
Students can also be assisted to gain work in the voluntary sector as well as placements in hostels, and other public sector services for example the probation service when such placements are available.
Modules required for interim awards
PG Certificate in Organised Crime and Global Security – , SS7079, Transnational Organised Crime and GI7073 or SS7143
PG Diploma Organised Crime and Global Security – 4 taught core modules and 2 options
MA Organised Crime and Global Security – 5 core modules and 2 options
Career, employability and opportunities for continuing professional development
Graduates from our masters programmes have found employment with the police, probation, prisons, the Border Agency, National Crime Agency, Europol and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, as well as academic or government research posts.
It is the intention that students already engaged in a related occupation will benefit markedly from the course, in that the latter will provide the academic contextualisation with which to understand and evaluate the complexity of, and reciprocity between, varied agencies, departments and policies related to crime, criminology and criminal justice.
Criminology itself is an increasingly strong and prevalent academic discipline. The analytic and research skills acquired on the MA are, of course, transferable to other jobs and areas of expertise.
Previous students from the department’s other graduate course have joined the Police service either as Police officers or civil investigation officers, some have embarked upon training to equip them to join the probation service or become social workers working with young offenders. Other students have joined the voluntary sector working in residential or drugs/alcohol units. Still others have entered research jobs within the public or private sector and finally a number have progressed to PhD level studies.
Career opportunities
Graduates from our masters programmes have found employment with the police, probation, prisons, the Border Agency, National Crime Agency, Europol and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, as well as academic or government research posts.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have:
- 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)
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Official use and codes
Approved to run from | 2018/19 | Specification version | 1 | Specification status | Validated |
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Original validation date | 09 Jul 2018 | Last validation date | 09 Jul 2018 | ||
Sources of funding | FUNDED ENTIRELY BY STUDENT TUITION FEES | ||||
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Route code | ORCRGS |