Understanding Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence PGCert/PGDip at University of Worcester

Programme overview

This postgraduate course develops knowledge and skills for careers working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse and sexual violence, linking academic learning with practice. It is delivered by blended learning combining classroom teaching days with online activities, and the PGCert is also available fully online. It sits within the Department of Violence Prevention, Forensic Psychology and Criminology.

Faculty: School of Psychology | Department: Department of Violence Prevention, Forensic Psychology and Criminology | Duration: PGCert: 1 year (full or part time); PGDip: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Theoretical Perspectives on Gender, Violence and Interpersonal Relationships (DASV4001), Recognition, Responses and Impact of Violence (DASV4002), Preparing for Independent Research (DASV4003) and Public Health Responses to Violence and Managing Perpetrators (DASV4004); the MA adds a Dissertation (DASV4005). Each module has four face-to-face teaching days plus online activities.

Career pathways

Graduates work in violence prevention, victim support for survivors of abuse, work with abuse perpetrators, and domestic abuse support roles with adults, young people or children.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students will be required to have A relevant first degree gained at a 2.1 (or equivalent level) in a health related or social science discipline, or similar subject discipline or A relevant professional qualification and experience, including but not exclusively, Social Work, Police, Probation, Health and Education or Significant experience of working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse or sexual violence over at least 12 months. You may also be required to provide an Enhanced DBS check subject to module selection. Other information In some cases, an applicant may be required to attend for interview, this may by via attending in person, Skype or telephone. For those with significant experience of working with victims and/or perpetrators, but without a first degree or professional qualification, these applicants will need to evidence through Recognition of Prior Learning procedures how their knowledge and experience demonstrates their potential to meet the programme requirements, which includes meeting the academic requirements of the programme, the ability to communicate effectively and an appropriate understanding of the dynamics of domestic and/or sexua

Intake: September

Duration: PGCert: 1 year (full or part time); PGDip: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/understanding-domestic-and-sexual-violence-mapg-certpg-dip#how-to-apply

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