Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation

Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation - MA

Become an advocate for change with a critical understanding of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation in the contemporary world. Our interdisciplinary programme is delivered through a highly applied curriculum, with opportunities to work with multiple agencies and across sectors such as business, law and non-governmental organisations. Ideal for changemakers, this MA considers the appropriate strategies for change and support for survivors on a local and global level, equipping you with the necessary skills to pursue a rewarding career, impacting on societal change. You will also gain an understanding of how agencies collaborate to target, dismantle and disrupt serious and organised crime in the UK.

Month of entry

September

Mode of study

Full time, Part time

Location

Keele University campus

Subject area

Business and Management, Ethics, Humanities, Law, Social Science, Social work

Fees for 2024/25 academic year

UK - Full time £9,800 per year. Part time £5,400 per year.
International - £19,500 per year.

Duration of study

Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years

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Why study Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation at Keele University?

Networking opportunities with multi-agency professionals

Co-delivery with practitioners and charities

Engage with local and global opportunities to apply your expertise on an international scale

Opportunity to participate in overseas study visits

An interdisciplinary programme providing insight into multiple perspectives to support critical analysis

Course summary

Ideal for graduates with a background in social sciences, law, business and counselling degrees, this programme will allow you to develop your knowledge of human rights and the anti-slavery agenda in more detail, enhancing your high-level research skills and graduate attributes for various employment opportunities.

You will explore the world of modern slavery including the current threat landscape, with consideration of the approaches to preventing exploitation, rescuing victims and restoring lives. With this, you will be required to consider the link to criminality and the responsibility of employers and businesses to end exploitation in the workplace, alongside other subtle traces of modern slavery.

The programme will enable you to uncover the presence of modern slavery within the UK and overseas, with consideration of the global impact on victims and citizens, providing an international outlook on the challenges of modern day labour. This will enable you to identify the different forms of slavery including criminal exploitation, labour exploitation, and sexual exploitation and to investigate the methods of trafficking overseas and within the UK.

Working with charities

On this programme, you will have the opportunity to work with leading charities including Hope for Justice, Unseen, Sophie Hayes Foundation and Ride for Freedom. You will be able to explore their strategies in tackling human trafficking and exploitation. You may have the opportunity to attend networking events, to meet and become part of a like-minded community and gain new insights.

Hope for Justice

Founded in the UK in 2008, Hope for Justice is an international charity working across five continents. They help victims and survivors directly and also bring about long-term change through work with governments, law enforcement, the business community and the general public.

Unseen

Unseen runs the UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and works with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies.

Sophie Hayes Foundation

Sophie Hayes Foundation is an independent organisation, empowering women to gain freedom after being subjected to modern day slavery and human trafficking.

Ride for Freedom

Ride for Freedom aim to raise awareness of modern slavery through cycling challenges and activities to help educate people and build partnerships to end this global problem.

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Course structure

The MA in Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Exploitation will run from September to September (full time) and will consist of 180 credits, with a combination of core and optional modules. All modules will be delivered face to face.

Please note, part time students will complete the programme over two years.

Your modules traditionally span a semester, with your Dissertation module requiring an extended period of study to accommodate your independent research.

Please note: If you choose to take the optional study trip overseas (Reflecting on the Human Trafficking Threat Landscape), this will consist of a 7 day period, beginning with an on-campus workshop and independent study taking you through to the end of the trip, with reflective study. You will apply your theoretical knowledge in practice and this optional module enables you to collaborate with peers and implement your problem-solving skills in a real world context. You will evaluate various approaches to tackling human trafficking and build confidence in your understanding of the ongoing matter of modern slavery.

Learn a language

During your induction at Keele, you will be encouraged to explore our language opportunities which may allow you to study an additional 'Modern Language' module alongside your studies. These are free and are offered on a non-credit bearing basis.

Modules

The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

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Entry requirements

The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications.

Typical offer

Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English Language requirements you may need.

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject Additional criteria apply

Please select your country from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information

UK

2:2 degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Bangladesh

60% in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any subject from a public university or CGPA 2.8 in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any subject from a private university
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Canada

70% or C or a GPA of 2.5 in a degree (Ordinary or Honours) in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

China

70% in a degree in any subject or 65% in a degree in any subject from a '211' university
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Ghana

Second class degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

India

55% or CGPA 6/10 in any degree of three years or longer
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Kenya

Second class degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Nepal

60% / 2.4 in a 4-year Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
65% / CGPA 2.8 in a 3-year Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Nigeria

Second class degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Pakistan

We accept a range of qualifications from Pakistan. Please visit our Pakistan Country Page for more information

or we will consider demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need an English language qualification (see below)

South Africa

Second class division 2 / 60% in a Bachelor's degree with Honours in any subject
or
Second class division 1 / 70% in an Ordinary Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Sri Lanka

55% in a Special Bachelor's degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Uganda

Second class degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Zimbabwe

Second class degree in any subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

English language requirements

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group B.

References

Normally, you will need to provide at least one academic reference to support your application unless you have been out of study longer than two years. If it has been more than two years since you last studied on a degree-level programme, you will normally need to provide an employment reference instead. For more information about Academic References, please see our Postgraduate how to apply web pages.

Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose

Please see our Postgraduate how to apply web pages for guidance on what to include in your personal statement.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which enables applicants to receive recognition and formal credit for learning acquired in the past through formal study or work and life experiences.

RPL can also be requested for admission onto the start of a programme in lieu of the admission requirements. For more information, see our Recognition of Prior Learning web pages.

Professional qualifications and work experience

The majority of our courses will consider relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications at the appropriate level, as an alternative to an undergraduate degree for entry. The work experience should be for a sustained period and at a suitable level, based within a relevant sector to your chosen course.

Admissions staff will review your work experience and/or professional qualifications during the assessment of your application to ensure suitability in terms of relevancy, level and appropriate learning outcomes.

General information

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the typical offer which would be made to candidates, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate's application.

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