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Missing Persons - Global Perspectives (Distance Learning) University of Portsmouth

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Tuition fee
1217 GBP / full
1217 GBP / full
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Duration
4 months
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Taught in
English
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About

Through the Missing Persons - Global Perspectives (Distance Learning) from University of Portsmouth 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.

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

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
91
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
91
IELTS
6.5

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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

    Non-residents
    1217 GBP / full
    1217 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1217 GBP / full
    1217 GBP / full

Funding

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