MA Woman and Child Abuse at London Metropolitan University

Supported by the internationally renowned Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, the master's in Woman and Child Abuse provides a solid grounding in theoretical frameworks, policy and practice approaches. This course is ideal for those who are working in specialised services for women and children who have experienced violence, in policymaking or delivery at local, regional or national levels, or anyone wanting to establish careers in these sectors.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Researching Violence and Evaluating Interventions, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People, Sexual Violence: Causes, Consequences and Interventions, Violence Against Women: Issues, Research and Policy, Woman and Child Abuse Dissertation, Explaining Violence, Human Rights and the International Order, Humanity in Peril: Navigating Security Concerns, Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking & Organised Crime, Psychology and Crime, Radicalisation and counter-radicalisation strategies, Safeguarding and Ethical Practice, Security Studies, Understanding the Policy Process.

Career pathways

The course is particularly suited to those who are working in specialised services for women and children who have experienced violence. It is also excellent preparation for those who are wishing to establish careers in this sector.

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