About This Course
Explore how crime and justice operate across borders. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is assessing interest in offering this 20-credit Level 7 module as a standalone micro-credential.
It examines transnational crime, comparative criminal justice and international responses to terrorism, organised crime, trafficking, eCrime, punishment, victimisation and international justice.
Current status
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is currently assessing demand for Global Crime and Justice. The micro-credential is not currently open for applications or enrolment. Completing the Register Your Interest form is not an application and does not guarantee that the course will be offered or that you will receive a place.
About this micro-credential
Global Crime and Justice is a 20-credit Level 7 module that Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is considering offering as a standalone micro-credential. If offered, it will be delivered part-time during Semester 2. It explores transnational criminal activity, comparative criminal justice systems and international responses to crime.
Who is this micro-credential for?
This micro-credential may be suitable for learners with an interest in criminology, law, policing, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, international relations or related areas.
It may also be relevant to professionals working in, or seeking to develop their knowledge of, areas linked to crime, justice, policy, public protection or international issues. This could include people working in policing, criminal justice, legal services, youth justice, community safety, probation, third-sector organisations, policy roles, local or national government, or related public services.
Why study this micro-credential?
The module gives you the opportunity to explore crime and justice in a global context. It examines different forms of transnational crime and considers how criminal justice agencies, institutions and systems respond across different countries and regions.
You will critically reflect on comparative approaches to criminal justice, including policing, courts, punishment, penal policy, victimisation and international justice. The module also introduces key debates around terrorism, state crime and organised crime, and considers the methodological challenges involved in researching global crime and justice.
By studying the module, you will develop a deeper understanding of how crime, justice and criminal justice systems are shaped by national, cultural and international contexts.
How is this micro-credential delivered?
The micro-credential is expected to run from the week commencing 25 January 2027 to the week commencing 3 May 2027. Teaching will be delivered through 12 weekly two-hour workshops, with a reading week during the week commencing 1 March 2027. Learners will also undertake independent study using resources provided through Blackboard.
Exact workshop dates and times will be confirmed before enrolment.
Tutor
Dr Tim Holmes
Dr Tim Holmes is a Senior Lecturer whose teaching focuses on criminological theory, transnational crime, imprisonment and punishment. His research interests include crimes based on deception, victimisation in rural communities and public attitudes towards prison construction.
Course Content
You will study key issues in global crime and global justice and consider how criminal justice systems differ across countries and cultures. You will also explore how global crime is researched, understood and addressed.
Part 1: Global crime
- Global patterns of criminal activity
- Terrorism
- Organised crime
- Illegal immigration and human trafficking
- Trafficking in arms and drugs
- eCrime
Part 2: Global justice
- Comparative criminal justice
- Policing in different contexts
- Prosecution, courts and youth justice
- Punishment and penal policy across the globe
- Victims, victimisation and criminal justice
- National and international purposes of criminal justice
- Terrorism, state crime and international criminal justice
- Restorative justice and truth commissions
The module aims to enable you to:
- discuss the methodological issues involved in researching transnational criminology
- demonstrate detailed knowledge of selected cases of transnational crime and related criminological and criminal justice research
- develop an understanding of different terrorist and organised crime groups; and
- apply comparative analysis to the study of transnational crime
Assessment is through two components:
- an individual 10-minute recorded presentation, worth 50% of the overall mark and due on 8 March 2027; and
- coursework comparing one aspect of criminal justice in two countries, worth 50% of the overall mark and due on 10 May 2027
Guidance will be provided during teaching and through Blackboard. You must agree the focus of your presentation with the module convenor before producing it.
On successful completion of the module, including both assessment components, you will be awarded 20 credits at Level 7 by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
Course Cost
If the micro-credential is offered, the fee for the 2026/27 academic year will be £1,168.
Please see our Postgraduate Fees and Finance page for further information.
Postgraduate Fees and Finance page
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold an undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 or above. As the module builds on subject knowledge normally covered in undergraduate criminology programmes, applicants should also have prior knowledge of criminology or a closely related subject.
The course is delivered in English. Applicants who do not speak English or Welsh as their first language must provide evidence of English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, with no individual component below 5.5.
Application
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is currently assessing interest in offering Global Crime and Justice as a standalone 20-credit Level 7 micro-credential. The course is not currently confirmed or open for applications or enrolment.
Please complete the short form if you would like to register your interest. We will use the information you provide to assess demand and contact you if further information about availability, fees and application or enrolment arrangements becomes available.
Completing the form is not an application and does not guarantee that the course will be offered or that you will receive a place.