Short course Module: Digital Victimisation

Program Overview

The Digital Victimisation module explores the interplay between human behavior and digital architectures in relation to online victimisation. It examines emerging phenomena such as hate crimes, digitally enabled interpersonal violence, and safeguarding concerns for young people. Delivered through blended learning, the module combines online engagement with face-to-face instruction, and is designed for professionals in crime-related fields seeking to develop their practice in the digital age.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The module examines the interplay between human behavior and digital architectures in relation to digital victimisation.
It explores recent and emerging phenomena such as hate crimes against vulnerable populations, digitally enabled interpersonal violence, and the safeguarding concerns associated with the increased use of digital tools by young people.
• Structure: The module is delivered in a 'block delivery' format, combining online engagement with blended learning.
• Course Schedule: The module runs for one semester.
• Modules:
• Digital Victimisation:
This module delves into the dynamics and complexities of online victimisation and crime, exploring legal and jurisdictional issues, surveillance, human rights, and privacy expectations.

Assessment:

The assessment methods used for this module are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The module employs a blended learning approach, combining online engagement with face-to-face instruction.
• Faculty: The module is taught by academics and practitioners in the field, drawing upon contemporary research examples and pertinent case studies.

Careers:

The provided text does not mention any specific career paths, opportunities, or outcomes associated with completing the Digital Victimisation module.

Other:

• Target Audience: The module is designed for professionals whose roles address crime-related harm, or those wanting to enter this field.
• Key Focus: The module aims to provide a foundation for developing personal and professional practice regarding contextual safeguarding, risk reduction, and criminogenic harms in the digital age.
• Course Location: The module is offered at the Carlisle - Fusehill Street campus.
• Delivery Style: The module is delivered through blended learning, with a significant online component, to cater to the needs of learners in various settings.

Tuition Fees 2024 - 2025 £1335 - UK The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs. Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.