Objectives and competences
Social awareness of violence against animals and the promotion of their rejection and public denunciation have increased. Recent legislative developments have allowed for the criminalization of what are now recognized as atypical behaviours. This type of violence is a complex phenomenon that requires investigation that focuses on the characteristics of the aggressors and the circumstances surrounding the act of abuse. For this reason, this course aims to go beyond strictly legal and criminal aspects by exploring the different disciplines involved in the conceptualization of violence against animals.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Dret |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Distance |
| Credits | 3 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 325,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 10/02/2026 |
| End of teaching period | 30/06/2026 |
| master.investigacio.criminal.coordinacio@ub.edu | |
| Managment | Mallandrich Miret, Núria |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To analyse criminal behaviour associated with animal cruelty.
- To establish the connection between animal cruelty and violent crime.
- To determine the principles for the prevention and detection of animal cruelty.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Personnel of the state security forces and the justice system.- Graduates and holders of pre-EHEA degrees in psychology, criminology, law, private investigation, medicine, etc.
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Dret Avinguda Diagonal 684 08034 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | master.investigacio.criminal.coordinacio@ub.edu |
| Webpage | |
| Telephone | 93 403 43 80 |
| Observations | Monday to Friday, preferably in the morning (request information by email). |
Further information
| Address | Escola de Postgrau. Facultat de Dret Facultat de Dret. Avinguda Diagonal, 684 08034 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | master.investigacio.criminal.coordinacio@ub.edu |
| Webpage | |
| Telephone | 934024380 |
| Observations | Monday to Friday, preferably in the morning (request information by email). |