Course summary
Why study 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. The capital city is a vibrant place to study such a degree affording ready access to a range of social and political institutions that will inform your study. This degree will provide you with the leadership, management and analytical skills needed to succeed in the field. You'll also gain valuable experience in research and the study of crime and politics. More about this course 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 meet students and share their expertise. We also organise a number of trips to public policy agencies, NGOs, and relevant government bodies and international organisations. This course will help prepare you for employment in the criminal justice and security sector. Those already in a related occupation will benefit greatly 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.
Modules
Example modules include: Criminological Research Methods; Human Security; Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism; Transnational Organised Crime; Dissertation Organised Crime and Global Security; Security Studies; International Conflict Resolution; International Law and International Order; Religion and International Relations; Cybercrime and Cyber Security; Human Rights and the International Order; Crime, Risk and Early Intervention; Contemporary Issues in Criminology.
Assessment method
You will 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. It is hoped that some students will progress to doctoral studies after successful completion of the MSc.
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) All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
| EU | £18150 | Whole course |
| International | £18150 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £18150 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £18150 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB