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Overview
An additional aim in this Criminology - Violence Risk Assessment course at Malmö University is for the student to develop knowledge in systematic literature review, by conducting a systematic literature review on a research question related to violence risk assessment.
Structure
The course begins with a general overview of the method systematic literature review and violence risk assessment. Thereafter, the students work individually or in group, with support from a supervisor, with the task of conducting a systematic literature review. The students presents their review studies at a compulsory seminar at the end of the course.
Programme Structure
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:- describe the theoretical and empirical foundations of violence risk assessment, starting with the unstructured clinical violence risk assessment approach in criminal justice and mental health settings, specifically in the forensic psychiatric care
- demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically and creatively as well as to plan and undertake a systematic literature review on violence risk assessment
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically compile and analyze collected information
- demonstrate the ability to contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to orally present the systematic literature review study, within predetermined time frames
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
- 7.5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminology View 6 other Short Courses in Criminology in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree with a major in social- or behaviour sciences or medicine and English 6.
- University credits completed 100%
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Malmö
7318 - 11465 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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