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University of Worcester
Understanding Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence MA
University of Worcester

Understanding Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence MA

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Full time | St John's Campus | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

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Course Summary

Our Domestic and Sexual Violence degree aims to enhance your knowledge and skills to boost your prospects for a career working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence. The course promotes the important link between academic learning and real-world practice.This postgraduate course has built on our teaching and research experience over the last decade. The course is delivered within the Department of Violence Prevention, Forensic Psychology and Criminology in the School of Psychology. Staff specialise in a range of disciplines across this sector. Our reputation in research continues to grow, and you can expect to learn from, and be supervised by, leading academics in the field. Key features Suitable for anyone interested in the subjects of domestic and sexual violence. Highly relevant to those who may be working with either victims/survivors, and/or perpetrators, adults, young people or children affected by domestic and sexual violence. Blended-learning - combining taught sessions in a classroom environment as well as through online activities.Study with peers from a diverse range of practitioner and cultural backgrounds.

Modules

Dissertation
The dissertation module allows you to focus on as aspect of domestic and/or sexual violence that you wish to explore through primary research. You will be allocated a supervisor who will guide you through the research process.
Preparing for Independent Research
Public Health Responses to Violence and Managing Perpetrators
Recognition, Responses and Impact of Violence
Theoretical Perspectives on Gender, Violence and Interpersonal Relationships

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

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 or sexual violence over at least 12 months. You may also be required to provide an Enhanced DBS check subject to module selection.

University information

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Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home to 10,000 students and 1,000 staff. It offers a broad choice of postgraduate degree courses alongside state-of-the-art research and study facilities. The university is spread across four sites. St John’s, City and Severn campuses are all located within Worcester and are a short walk from each other, meaning...more

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