Overview
Missing Persons - Global Perspectives (Distance Learning) from University of Portsmouth Key facts:
- 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.
The University of Portsmouth's Missing Persons - Global Perspectives (Distance Learning) course is ideal if you have a relevant undergraduate degree, or you can demonstrate work or volunteering experience in the field.
You will have access to:
- A unit coordinator to access support and guidance when you need it
- An interactive reading list, ensuring speedy delivery of reading material
- A growing library of e-books and e-journals in criminology and psychology.
- Free dispatch of books and offprints of journal articles, when these are not available online (offprints available for UK students only)
- A students’ card for the duration of the course – entitling you to a host of benefits
- A transcript of studies and a University Certificate
Programme Structure
On this short course, you'll cover:
The nature and scale of missing persons
The impact on the families of those who are missing
The investigation of a missing person
Missing children – including abduction, missing from care and child exploitation
Missing adults – including mental health, dementia and human trafficking
The experience of being a missing person
Missing persons and the media
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll need 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.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1217 GBP / full≈ 1217 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1217 GBP / full≈ 1217 GBP / full