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MSc Victimology and Criminal Justice
Overview of presentation
What is Victimology?
Overview of the Master program
Key features
The curriculum
(Career) opportunities
Sharing experiences
More information?
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What is Victimology?
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Definition ‘victimology’
Victimology: “The science of the victim of crime” (H.J. Schneider, 2001)
The scientific study of the extent, nature and causes of criminal victimization, its consequences for the persons involved and the reactions thereto by society, in particular the police and the criminal justice system as well as voluntary workers and professional helpers.
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But it’s not that simple…
Victimology:• Victimization by crime?
• Victimization by natural disasters or traffic accidents?
• Victimization by other potentially traumatic events (e.g., medical mistakes, bullying)?
Does it matter to the victim what caused the harm? Or that the harm was caused intentionally?
Also: crime not a straightforward concept (e.g., stalking)
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The extent of victimisation?
How many victims of crime annually in the Netherlands?
A. About 200
B. About 200.000
C. Over 1 million
D. Over 3 million
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Who runs the greatest risk of victimisation?
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The risk of burglary?
A. An expensive house, villa’s etc.
B. A cheap house, flat, apartment buildings etc.
C. A house that was recently burgled.
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Overview of the Master program
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Master of Victimology and Criminal Justice - I
An Msc in Victimology and Criminal Justice
Taught in English
1 academic year
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Master of Victimology and Criminal Justice - II
Welcomes applicants with university degrees in:o Criminology
o Law
o Liberal Arts
o Sociology
o Psychology
o Other: case by case basis and including different specializations in these and very related fields
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Master of Victimology and Criminal Justice - III
Welcomes students with HBO background with a pre-master in one of the disciplines that give direct access to our program under the following conditions: Pre-master completed with average grade of 8 or higher;
or Pre-master completed with average between 7 and 8,
plus a letter of motivation and letter of recommendation.
Application procedures are the same as for other programs offered by Tilburg Law School/Tilburg University (see last slide for website)
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Key features
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Key features of the Master program - I
Innovative - unique in the world to focus on victimology
International (national relevance):o The various courses adopt a global and comparative focus
o The program targets Dutch and international students
Interdisciplinary - combines various disciplines that feed into victimology: o Law, Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and
related fields
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Key features of the Master program - II
Program administered by INTERVICT:o An institute with global reputation as a leading authority in the field of
victimology
o This will ensure quality education by qualified staff and renowned visiting lecturers part of INTERVICT network
o Students will benefit from the theoretical and practical wealth of knowledge accumulated by INTERVICT
o External contacts > internship possibilities
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The curriculum
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Curriculum - I
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Programme Master Victimology and Criminal Justice 2017-2018 *
ECTS Assessment
Semester 1
Introduction to Law** 3 Exam
Introduction to Research Methodologies in Social Sciences** 3 Exam
Theories and Perspectives on Victimization 6 Exam
Ethics and Victimology 6 Paper
Victims in National and International Criminal Justice 6 Exam
Victimization and Health 6 Exam
Current Issues in Victimology I 3 Paper
Semester 2
Current Issues in Victimology II 3 Paper
Victimization of Vulnerable Groups 6 Exam
Psychology and Law 3 Exam
Master’s Thesis 18
Total 60
* All courses in the Programme are compulsory. ** After admission, the coordinator will inform you which of the two courses you will need to follow
Curriculum - II
Kick off Day and first lectures: last week of August, first week of September. Exact days will be announced in Summer 2017
Aim: lectures on maximum of three fixed days a week, with some exceptions
More courses in first semester and only courses in February and March in second semester: gives opportunity in second semester to do internship, combine Master with a job, participate in study trips or courses abroad and/or work on thesis
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Curriculum - III
Master thesis is an individual assignment on a topic either proposed by the student or chosen from a list
Working in circles:
- peer feedback and support
- uniform quality standards
- efficiënt time schedule and (extra) check schedule peers
- but also: individual feedback during/after each meeting!
Substantive growth of knowledge - working on one theme - connection with research program INTERVICT
Graduation before summer break > Graduation day July 2018
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Extracurricular activities - I
Internships (within INTERVICT or at other organizations)
Intensive seminar week in Leuven (Belgium) on political crimes and transitional justice (Catholic University Leuven, University of Tubingen, Spring)Master students visit the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Last year they were ‘lucky’ to attend a session with Karadžić and Mladić present.
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Extracurricular activities - II
Study trip to Rwanda (organized by former INTERVICT PhD Alphonse Muleefu)
‘… an amazing opportunity to study the complexity of dealing with such a tough past in a practical setting.’
Post-graduate course in Victimology in Dubrovnik - Croatia
‘… We had no idea what to expect from this two week course, but it was truly amazing in every sense! We learnt so much and had interesting discussions in and outside the walls of the University with many interesting people.’
New in 2016: study trip to South Africa (organized by alumnus Vusi Kweyama)
‘… aiding reconciliation and social cohesion efforts through meaningful historical education and in building new, meaningful relations. Moreover, it is believed that our shared history might not be rosy, but the potential for creating a desirable history exists, and it is up to us to do it. The trip hopes to create a space for a new generation of scholars who are genuinely interested in mutually-beneficiary human relations, development projects and a global exchange of skills and economic benefits.’
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(Career) opportunities
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Your professional future
Different bodies at international and national levels (public or private sectors)
Examples include (but are not limited to):
o Governmental entities generally or specifically dealing with victims/related issues
- various ministries
- local government entities dealing with victims/social issues
- victim support or psychological assistance bodies
o European and international institutions dealing with victims of crime and/or human rights violations:
- international criminal tribunals such as the International Criminal Court
- non-governmental bodies such as the International Centre for Transitional Justice, Redress, Amnesty International and the EU Fundamental Rights Agency
o Academic (education and research) institutions: possibilities for PhD
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Be prepared …
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… and think about your professional future now!
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Sharing experiences
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Information from a student and alumnus
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Student Heleen Tummersstarted in September 2016bachelor in Psychology at Maastricht University
Alumnus Jason Keizergraduated in July 2015bachelor in Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University
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More information?
Master
Victimology and Criminal Justice
Registration, information and contact details
To register for the Master, visit
www.tilburguniversity.edu/sters-programmes/victimology-and-criminal-justice/application/
More information onwww.tilburguniversity.edu/victimology
www.facebook.com/victimology
www.tiu.nu/victimology-and-criminal-justice
www.tilburguniversity.edu/intervict
www.twitter.com/intervict
Meet our students and alumni and get in touch with them onwww.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/victimology-and-criminal-justice/meet-our-students/
To contact the coordinators of the program, Suzan van der Aa (content) and Kathelijn van Heeswijk (‘logistics’ and communication) personally with questions or for more information, send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Thank you!
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We hope to welcome you in September 2017
Stay in touch
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Fill in your details on
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and we will keep you informed.
