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Overview
What you will learn
On completion of the Victimology - A Psychosocial-legal Perspective program offered by North-West University (NWU) , the student should be able to demonstrate:- Integrated knowledge of and engagement in victimology and develop a critical understanding of the application of victimology theories, research, methodologies, techniques relevant to the victim’s experiences as structured by gender, age, ethnicity, sexuality, and intersectionality.
- An advanced ability to analyse, select and effectively apply knowledge on the victim's experiences of the victimisation, and to specify the specific needs of a victim.
- The ability to identify, demarcate, analyse, critically reflect on and effectively address complex issues related to gender and gender-based experiences of victimhood, as well as the victimisation of especially vulnerable populations such as children and apply proven solutions with theory-driven arguments.
- The ability to select, apply, and critically judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a range of appropriate techniques to define and critically analyze crimes against the person and review crimes committed against victims.
- The ability to use a range of advanced and specialised skill to reflect on the problems and possibilities of formulating policy responses in the light of the changing appreciation of the nature and extent of victimhood.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- a discussion of the history of victimology as a field of study and the rise of the victim movement
- the prevalence and extent of criminal victimisation
- the consequences of victimisation
- the interaction between the victim and the criminal justice system
- the victimisation of particular groups
- theories of victimisation.
- the victim's rights and needs in the criminal justice system
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Forensic PsychologyAcademic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Prior knowledge in social work, psychology, law, education, health sciences or related professional fields.
- Baseline knowledge of crisis intervention.
Work experience
- 2 years’ experience in a field related to the study topic.
Tuition Fee
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International
15400 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15400 ZAR for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
15400 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15400 ZAR for the full programme during 6 months.
Funding
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