MA Transnational Crime  MA Transnational Crime Anglia Ruskin University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1533722015Anglia-Ruskin-University.jpg

Transnational crime includes activities that violate the laws of more than one country, for example money laundering, terrorist activities, illicit traffic in arms, environmental crimes and illicit drug and people trafficking. Our course will enable you to explore practical and theoretical aspects of transnational criminal activities, including models and methods of detection, policing, social control and sanctions. A range of theoretical standpoints will enable you to understand western legal and social traditions and customs in order to develop a comparative framework but you will also be encouraged to develop vocational and applied approaches. Themes on our course include: the structure and nature of organised illicit trade and criminal enterprise the concept of the risk society responses to transnational crimes through policing initiatives, agreements and treaties western legal practices and sentencing frameworks critical enquiries into the effects of changing serious crime levels, terror-news, moral panics and the mobilisation of nations. Our course consists of four taught modules taken over one year. The major project is completed at the end of the taught part of our course. Teaching runs over two semesters of 12 weeks each, from September to December and February to May. Weekly sessions of two hours usually take place on Mondays between 4pm and 6pm, and on Thursdays between 4pm and 6pm. Teaching mainly takes place in a research seminar format, but may also include some lectures, guest speakers and debates. Our tutors are available for one-to-one support and advice. Core modules: Organised Illicit Trade This module explores the structure and nature of organised illicit trade and facilitates discussions of the concept of criminal networks, including criminal opportunity and routine activities, to analyse different case studies. Case studies will include: financial crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, child abuse, toxic waste and smuggling. You will measure and evaluate the scale of illicit trade in order to analyse the regulatory issues involved and potential preventative mechanisms. Postgraduate Research Methods This module will provide you with the research skills and techniques needed both to critically evaluate the literature you will be using during the course, and to put into practice in your own dissertation. It will explore the methodologies and methods applied in contemporary social science research to enable you to select an appropriate range for your own needs. Major Project This module will enable you to demonstrate your ability to raise and investigate significant questions in relation to your specialist research area, either through empirical research, or sustained theoretical investigation. Based on your initial project proposal you will be expected to negotiate a learning contract with your supervisor, which outlines title, research question, assessment weighting and criteria, and the forum of the project. Optional modules: Policing Transnational Crime Comparative Sentencing and Retribution Terror as Crime Crime and Control in Late Modernity Assessment Assessment varies from module to module, but typically might consist of a 5,000 word essay plus a presentation of approx 20 minutes a case study plus presentation, or a portfolio of activities to be submitted at the end of each module.