Module Specification

1 Module Title Transnational Organised and Corporate Crime 2 Module Credits 20 3 Module Level 6 4 Module Code CRI6064

5 Module Overview This module is designed to develop learners’ ability to explore the extent to which a so-called ‘globalised’ response to transnational corporate and organised crime can be understood as an example of the radical extension of the powers of the powerful internationally. The module will engage with a wide range of issues such as drug trade, arms trade, smuggling and trafficking in humans and body parts. It will also examine the problems of corporate fraud, tax evasion, corruption, health and safety violations on a global scale. Fundamentally, students will be faced with critical approaches to crime and criminal behaviour, challenging conventional power dynamics and global structures in order to gain a richer understanding of how particular forms crime operates at a global scale.

6 Indicative Content Organise crime UK based organised crime: conceptual ambiguities and the national crime agency Corporate crime Individuals and organized crime groups The organization of crime Corrupt and regulating states Legal drugs and sports Illegal drugs and organised crime International crime control Organisations’ environmental and health & safety crimes

7 Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1 Analyse the links between globalization and transnational criminality. 2 Examine the context of transnational criminality. 3 Appraise and critique research papers and articles on transnational criminality.

8 Module Assessment Learning Outcome Coursework Exam In-Person 1-3 X

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9 Breakdown Learning and Teaching Activities Learning Activities Hours

Scheduled Learning (SL) 35 includes lectures, practical classes and workshops, peer group learning, Graduate+, as specified in timetable

Directed Learning (DL) 45 includes placements, work-based learning, external visits, on-line activity, Graduate+, peer learning, as directed on VLE

Private Study (PS) 120 includes preparation for exams

Total Study Hours: 200

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