PgCert Psychology of Coercive Control at University of Salford

Programme overview

The PgCert is an exit award of the distance-learning MSc Psychology of Coercive Control. It develops advanced understanding of the psychological processes in coercive and controlling behaviour across domestic relationships, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups and organisations.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: distance learning, full-time, part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: The Aetiology and Psychology of Coercive Control, The Anatomy of Coercive Control in Comparative Contexts, Psychological Approaches to Recovery from Coercive Control, Building a Research Evidence Base for the Psychology of Coercive Control, and a Dissertation (MSc). An optional work experience placement is available.

Career pathways

Domestic abuse worker, human trafficking prevention worker, Home Office worker, police worker; preparation for professional doctorates in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology or another relevant discipline (counselling, health sciences, nursing, criminal justice, law, police science); suitable also for professionals supporting survivors of abuse. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS 6.5 with no element below 5.5. Alternative route: Salford Alternative Entry Scheme. Stated for the MSc Psychology of Coercive Control programme and its exit awards.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: One year; Part-time: Two years

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