the course provides students with a strong grounding in the key theories, understandings and issues relating to organized crime and terrorism. students explore topics including: the analysis, politics and prevention of terrorism; globalization and organized crime; security and the state; the hacker ethic; human rights.

essex's department of sociology was rated top 10 in the uk for research quality. they are a large and friendly department, offering a diverse range of research interests and with staff members who are committed to teaching, research and publication that covers a broad geographical spectrum.

this course provides excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of essex's postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the uk and overseas.

employment opportunities for graduates of this course include careers in security, policing, research, intelligence and justice professions. others have established careers in non-governmental organizations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market intelligence.