MA Understanding Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning) at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Speak with the convenor Examine the impact of being abusive or being abused. You will look at theoretical perspectives considering abusiveness and its impact in different international, cultural and social contexts. The MA Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse is a distinctive and pioneering programme in the UK, offering a psycho-social approach to domestic and sexual abuse with a strong emphasis on the enduring effects of trauma across the lifespan.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, online, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): The Impact of Trauma – Distress, Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth, Group Work: Power, Identity & Conflict, Safeguarding Children and Young People: Responding to Abuse and Harm, Research Method and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to work in a wide range of roles, including: Government departments, Local authorities, NGOs, Charities, International organisations. Career pathways include: Policy development, Safeguarding, Social care, Criminal justice, Public health, Human rights, Violence-prevention initiatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You must also be able to demonstrate significant experience in either health and social care, psychological therapies, or experience from the third sector in a specialist abuse service. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000158870692

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