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Transnational Crime, Justice and Security – (M.Sc.)
University of Glasgow
School of Social and Political Sciences
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
Through a combination of lectures, seminars and project work you will
* enhance your understanding of relevant theoretical approaches, concepts, debates and techniques of criminological enquiry as they relate to the study of transnational crime and security in a globalised context
* develop your appreciation of the routines and structures of the global criminal economy, including contemporary developments in transnational organised crime and the illicit global economic activities of states, corporations and white-collar criminals
* apply criminological knowledge to critically analyse contemporary social, legal, political and policy issues in transnational crime and security
* develop the analytical skills to contribute to public debate on crime and security issues
* gain an advanced understanding of criminological perspectives on transnational crime and justice, relevant to your further careers or academic studies.
Core courses
* Understanding and explaining crime and social harm
* Criminological perspectives on security and globalisation
* Research and enquiry in criminology and criminal justice
* The global criminal economy: white-collar crime and organised crime.
Optional courses
* Crime, media and popular culture
* Criminal justice: global challenges
* Crime and community safety
* Rehabilitation and desistance from crime
* Punishment and penalty.
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Through a combination of lectures, seminars and project work you will
* enhance your understanding of relevant theoretical approaches, concepts, debates and techniques of criminological enquiry as they relate to the study of transnational crime and security in a globalised context
* develop your appreciation of the routines and structures of the global criminal economy, including contemporary developments in transnational organised crime and the illicit global economic activities of states, corporations and white-collar criminals
* apply criminological knowledge to critically analyse contemporary social, legal, political and policy issues in transnational crime and security
* develop the analytical skills to contribute to public debate on crime and security issues
* gain an advanced understanding of criminological perspectives on transnational crime and justice, relevant to your further careers or academic studies.
Core courses
* Understanding and explaining crime and social harm
* Criminological perspectives on security and globalisation
* Research and enquiry in criminology and criminal justice
* The global criminal economy: white-collar crime and organised crime.
Optional courses
* Crime, media and popular culture
* Criminal justice: global challenges
* Crime and community safety
* Rehabilitation and desistance from crime
* Punishment and penalty.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.
English language If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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