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IR3063 Organised Crime and Corruption

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Tues 2pm

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Module coordinator

Dr N J Barnes

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Module Staff

Dr N Barnes

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Module description

The module provides an overview of organised crime and corruption and its effects on the political, economic, and social development of countries around the world. It will discuss the increasingly global nature of transnational organised crime, its growing portfolio of illicit activities and its impact on regional and international security. The analysis will also address the complexities of criminal groups in different parts of the world and the policies to fight them.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006

Assessment pattern

Presentation = 20%, 1 x 2000 word Written Assignment = 15%, 1 x 500 word Infographic Assignment = 15%, 1 x 500 word Research Paper = 50%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1x 1h lecture (x11 weeks); 1x 1h tutorial (x11 weeks); 1 consultation hour with Coordinator (x12 weeks); 2h exam feedback in week 1 of the following semester.

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

264

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Describe what organized crime is and why it emerges.
  • Analyze the behavior and evolution of organized crime within existing theoretical paradigms.
  • Write and speak intelligently and persuasively about organized crime.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge about at least one criminal organization.
  • Complete an honours-level research project.