Global Crime, Justice and Security

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS

Award Description:Master of Laws - ML

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding and critical awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to the areas of study. Critically evaluate, analyse and assess the legal framework and regulation relating to international crime, justice and security as implemented by states and international organisations and from an international perspective. Develop through the modules a more in-depth knowledge and understanding which is sufficient to demonstrate some critical evaluation of key issues and current developments in the areas of global crime, justice and security. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of global justice and security at different levels. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts in order to reach conclusions on issues of debate. Identify and summarise relevant information and develop an evidence-based approach to research and demonstrate competency in using information technology. Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and display high order skills in legal research and legal writing. Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to contemporary issues. Enhance students’ ability to plan and implement tasks and communicate to a range of audiences. Formulate judgements and identify a range of possible solutions to current debates

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The aim of this programme is to create a positive learning environment for students in which to practice advanced scholarship and research and gain academic and intellectual progression in a discrete area of international law, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University’s mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuing quality enhancement, the programme aims to:
•provide students with knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of global crime, justice and security set against an international backdrop.
•provide a professionally focused programme designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills directly relevant to the global criminal, justice and security sector through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course content underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research.
•provide a programme of study that gives students the opportunity to critically analyse and understand the complexities arising in this specialist field; challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship.
•provide the opportunity to examine contemporary issues and the role of the various international actors involved in their creation, management and resolution.
•develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding and critical awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to the areas of study.

Critically evaluate, analyse and assess the legal framework and regulation relating to international crime, justice and security as implemented by states and international organisations and from an international perspective.

Develop through the modules a more in-depth knowledge and understanding which is sufficient to demonstrate some critical evaluation of key issues and current developments in the areas of global crime, justice and security.

Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law.

Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of global justice and security at different levels.

Demonstrate conceptual understanding and evidence critical evaluation, current research and advanced scholarship in the areas of international crime, justice and security.

Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts in order to reach conclusions on issues of debate.

Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision-making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills.

Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations.

10.

Identify and summarise relevant information and develop an evidence-based approach to research and demonstrate competency in using information technology.

11.

Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and display high order skills in legal research and legal writing.

12.

Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development.

13.

Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to contemporary issues.

14.

Research effectively through a selection of appropriate theories, methodologies and techniques using primary and secondary materials.

15.

Enhance students’ ability to plan and implement tasks and communicate to a range of audiences.

16.

Formulate judgements and identify a range of possible solutions to current debates.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
All Modules utilise blended learning through methods involving interactive, self-directed and independent learning. Lecturer-produced course documents, where appropriate, will be available on Canvas for students to access electronically. Students will have opportunities to collaborate with others in their learning cohort through either online forum and/or discussion. Technology supported learning plays a crucial role in the LLM/MSc. Generally, the teaching learning style of delivery is seminar/workshop based with students being required to undertake preliminary reading in order to prepare for and actively partake in group discussion.
All taught modules, are assessed summatively via written coursework requiring students to display independent learner status through exposition, knowledge and understanding of the stated Learning Outcomes for each Module and the programme as a whole. The final Dissertation Module is assessed via an individual piece of coursework in a designated area of Global Crime Justice & Security negotiated with the Module Leader, supervising team and based on the initial foundations of research experienced in the Legal Research Methods Module.

Opportunities for work related learning

This programme of study is designed to enhance the employability and promotion prospects of persons working in and with the international sectors. It is relevant to a variety of individuals having some experience and/or holding a position within this discrete area, or aspiring to do so. Additionally, this qualification develops skills appropriate to a range of careers within allied or related areas. Whether or not an individual pursues a career in international and/or legal areas of work, this postgraduate degree will provide a set of intellectual and practical skills that will aid career development. Holders of this award may also find positions in the field of education and research including continuing study for a PhD.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The Full Time course may be completed in 1 year (12 months)and the Part Time course may be completed in 2
years (24 months).
The Modules studied for the LLM and MSc in this specialist field are identical in core and option. It is at the point of the Legal Research Methods and Dissertation modules that defines the LLM and MSc award. Students will be aware of the differences at point of application and enrolment and will make the decision of either LLM or MSc at this point. It should be noted that although the dissertation and research modules are listed as optional, they are in fact 'core'.
For the full time LLM, students will be enrolled on 180 credits which will consist of core modules 7124LAWPL, 7129LAWPL and 7135LAWPL plus four options.
For the full time MSc, students will be enrolled on 180 credits which will consist of core modules 7124LAWPL, 7130LAWPL and 7136LAWPL plus four options.
For the part time LLM, in Year 1 students will be enrolled on 60 credits which will consist of core modules 7124LAWPL and 7129LAWPL plus one option module and in Year 2 students will be enrolled on 120 credits which will consist of core module 7135LAWPL plus three option modules.
For the part time MSc, in Year 1 students will be enrolled on 60 credits which will consist of core modules 7124LAWPL and 7130LAWPL plus one option module and in Year 2 students will be enrolled on 120 credits which will consist of core module 7136LAWPL plus three option modules.
An alternative exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in Global Crime, Justice and Security will be offered to students who do not achieve a pass in the dissertation module but have gained 120 credits within the programme. An alternative exit award of Postgraduate Certificate in Global Crime, Justice and Security will be offered to students who have gained 60 credits at the point they exit the course, the 60 credits may not include the dissertation module.

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