UNDC202 VAA - Trafficking of Firearms (Spring 2026)

Position Summary

This course focusses on the criminal use and trafficking of firearms as defined by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. This course will be framed by the UNODC’s Global Firearms Programme, and its implications for controlling and regulating firearms. Students will be presented with the fundamental role of firearms in both criminal and security contexts, and topics covered may include the implications of the illicit firearms trade; its impact on social and state institutions; and comparative studies of selected regulations. This course curriculum was developed in partnership with the UNODC.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Other: MA in Criminology, Sociology, or a related discipline that is clearly and directly connected to the course content; PhD or PhD in progress preferred. Work and/or research experience related to international organizations and pan-national treaties is...