Course Overview

Victimology is about understanding and helping people at one of the lowest points in their life – when they have become the victim of a crime.

Take your studies or career in a rewarding and socially responsible direction as you gain an insight into the challenges faced by victims of crime, and study the theoretical perspectives that inform our understanding of victimisation. You'll explore the wider historical and political contexts that influence victim-centred policy and legislation, gaining the skills you need to advocate for victims of crime anywhere within the criminal justice system.

You'll study the ways in which society now identifies and treats victims, and the way these changes have impacted professional cultures and practices. You'll also learn how to identify individuals who are most vulnerable or at a greater risk of being victimised.

You'll analyse the contemporary and often controversial debates around the complex relationships between the state, offenders and victims, within the wider context of citizenship, the development of victims' rights and their implementation.

You can also choose to customise your qualification by combining your study of victimology with another of our Criminal Justice Master's courses.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to work on behalf of victims of crime and to achieve the best outcomes for them, within criminal justice agencies, related support services and collaborative partnerships.

General Eligibility

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Social Science, Humanities, Law, Management, Psychology or Forensic Science.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).