MA Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security

The MA in Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security at the University of Essex is a comprehensive postgraduate program designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of key security challenges and responses. This includes a nuanced understanding of issues such as the influence and impact of organised crime, corruption, and terrorism at local, national, and international levels.Course Content: The course provides students with a detailed exploration of criminological theories and concepts. Moreover, it extends into the analysis of organised crime, its links to terrorism, and the responses of the state and international bodies. It offers a deep insight into global security issues and the measures that have been initiated to tackle them.Key Modules: The study program involves key modules such as Transnational Organised Crime, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism, Theories of Crime, Organised Crime, and Corruption and Research Design. Future Careers: Graduates from this program may progress into a diverse range of careers. This could include roles in intelligence analysis, risk assessment, law enforcement, international non-government organisations (NGOs), as well as roles within the government sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.