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Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning) at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

Examine the impact of being abusive or being abused. You will look at theoretical perspectives considering abusiveness and its impact in different international, cultural and social contexts.

  • This MA Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse – distance learning provision is unique, and represents the first distance learning psychologically informed programme of its kind.
  • It is particularly suitable for people wishing to increase their understanding of the interplay between mental distress, domestic violence and sexual abuse.
  • It includes innovative, interactive, experiential and reflective online teaching. You will learn how to become reflective and inclusive through both theoretical and experiential activities.
  • Your learning will be underpinned by a unique synthesis of psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive behavioural and social theories to examine the impact of being abusive and/or of being abused. The programme focuses on looking at practice and research from these theoretical perspectives and will consider abusiveness and its impact in different cultural and social contexts from childhood to older age.

Modules

You will study the following modules: Theories, Policy and Interventions: working with adults in the context of domestic & sexual abuse Multidisciplinary Research Methods Group Work: Power, Identity & Conflict Working with Children, Adolescents and their parents The Impact of Trauma – Distress, Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth Dissertation *Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment method

Assessment is through a combination of extended essays, journals, reports, assignment and dissertation and an e-portfolio. Students can assess their progress by using various knowledge assimilation checks throughout the modules, and at the end of each module, a formal assessment will be submitted.


Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You must also be able to demonstrate significant experience in either health and social care, psychological therapies, or experience from the third sector in a specialist abuse service. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. Time and technology requirements Time commitment We estimate that participation in the programme will require approximately 15-20 hours per week, and we encourage applicants to ensure they can meet this time requirement. You will need to actively engage with the provided written and presented material through regular participation in online discussion groups and occasional participation in online live sessions and group discussions. IT requirements You must ensure that you: Have regular and reliable access to the internet via a broadband connection to use Learn.gold (Goldsmiths' Virtual Learning Environment). Make your own arrangements for IT support for your equipment and internet connection. Are computer literate and are able to understand the basic computing terminologies necessary to undertake the required learning materials available online. You will be required to pass a basic computer skills test before enrolling on this programme.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on fees and funding please visit our website at https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding/
Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning) at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS