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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Short Course | Part-time, Distance | 18 weeks | September | - | - |
Overview
On this Missing Persons: Global Perspectives short course, you'll consider the needs and challenges faced by people who go missing, and their relatives. Whether you're from the UK or overseas, if you want to gain an insight into the subject area of missing persons, this course is for you.
During your studies, you'll get an understanding of real practices used by those investigating and managing cases. You'll also be introduced to key areas where research has influenced policy and practice in the UK and abroad, and focus on day-to-day missing person incidents – rather than large scale events such as wars, natural disasters or political events.
This course is ideal if you have a relevant undergraduate degree, or you can demonstrate work or volunteering experience in the field.
What you'll experience
On this short course, you'll cover:
What's included
You will have access to:
Teaching
You'll learn through our Virtual Learning environment, where you'll have access to all the materials you need and direct contact with tutors.
How you'll spend your time
During this course, you'll spend your time reading the course material, and engage in independent reading from our extensive reading list.
Assessment
You'll be assessed based on a 2,000-word essay and a 2,500-word portfolio.
Please contact the CPD Team: [email protected]
A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent, professional experience and/ or qualifications will be considered.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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