Dynamics of Domestic Violence MA University of Worcester
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | find out | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
This course was developed in response to the governmental White Paper 'Safety and Justice'. It ran as a postgraduate certificate from 2005 until 2010 and was developed into an MA starting in 2011 as a result of a glowing periodic review report.
The course is delivered by an award-winning team of specialists in the field with a wealth of academic and practice experience. In 2010 the course was reviewed by an independent panel which highlighted the course leader's inspirational leadership and expressed appreciation of the course's transformational nature, which facilitated personal and professional development.
Course aim
The course gives students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact, in order to inform professional practice in line with good practice indicators and sector Occupational Standards.
Who should apply
This course is for those who currently work in the domestic violence sector (statutory agencies or voluntary organisations) and anyone who aims to do so in the future.
"An innovative, market leading, flagship programme which integrated service users, providers and practitioners in its delivery." (ASME Report 2010)
Entry requirements
Only available to EU StudentsTo gain entry to the course, participants will normally be required to have either: A good first degree or Professional qualifications in an appropriate area orRelevant practical experience As the content of the course involves a mixture of practical and academic elements, each application will be considered on its own merits. Applicants will be invited for interview and will be required to submit a written piece of work on the reasons for wanting to study for this qualification.In many cases it is possible to gain credit for previous study or experience. Previous study at the same level in other institutions is recognised as transferred academic credit, and professional learning can be analysed through the completion of an Independent Study. Up to 50% of taught elements of the award for which you are registered may be achieved through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Contact:International TeamTelephone: +44 (0)1905 542640Email: [email protected]Courses you may be interested in at other institutions
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