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  Criminal Psychology and Victimology (Distance Learning)


Online University of Portsmouth    School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Part time September MSc 2 years part-time distance learning
Psychology (31) Sociology (33)

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Are you fascinated by the intricate workings of the criminal mind? The University of Portsmouth offers an exciting academic programme - Criminal Psychology and Victimology (Distance Learning). This programme is designed for individuals with a passion for understanding the psychological aspects of criminal behavior and its impact on victims. To be eligible, you'll need a minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, such as Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management. If you have equivalent professional experience or a background in IT or science, you may still be considered. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this captivating field from the comfort of your own home. Contact the University of Portsmouth for more information.

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Overview

Explore what's behind the experiences of both offenders and victims of crime on this part-time Master's degree in Criminal Psychology and Victimology, studying at your own pace via distance learning.

You'll learn how taking a psychological approach, such as through offender profiling, can be the key to a criminal investigation. You'll look at different types of offending behaviour with a view to understanding those behind it and working with them to reduce rates of reoffending. 

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Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.



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