University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course | Part-time | 12 weeks | September, January | find out | find out |
Overview
Most criminal justice professionals have an opportunity, at some point in the criminal justice process, to improve the experiences of victims of crime.
On this Working with Victims of Crime online short course, you'll gain an insight into the difficulties and challenges faced by victims of crime, whether they choose to report it or not. You'll also start to unpack theories around victimisation and the impact of crime, and develop skills that will enhance your professional practices and culture when working with victims of crime.
The credits from this course can contribute towards a Criminal Psychology and Victimology Master's degree.
What you'll experience
On this short course you'll get:
You'll reflect on your academic learning and (if appropriate) professional practice, by contributing to a shared discussion forum, where you'll share experiences and examples of good practice.
Your final marks will be assessed by a critical review of a report/article (20%) and a final essay (80%) in response to one of four questions.
You'll receive feedback on your essay plan, to help you prepare to write the final essay.
What's included
Included in your course fee:
After successful completion of the course, you'll be entitled to a transcript of studies and a University Certificate. The credits gained from this course can contribute towards attaining the MSc Criminal Psychology and Victimology.
Teaching
This course is delivered through distance learning, with written learning materials, an online interactive reading list, learning resources and web based communication and peer learning available to you.
The University of Portsmouth uses the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment, so you'll be able to have access to tutors and other students, wherever you are.
You will also have the opportunity to attend six one-hour online seminars delivered in an evening for the first six teaching weeks of the course. The seminars will be recorded, so these will be available to view at anytime afterwards by those students unable to attend the live seminars.
Topics you'll cover include:
Please contact the CPD Team: cjl@port.ac.uk
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 and applicants will be asked to submit a Personal Statement outlining their relevant professional experience and related qualifications.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 7.0.
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