Course summary
Violence and Abuse Studies is a course designed for people already working within the violence and abuse field, or those who wish to work in sectors around violence and abuse. This includes those working with victims, perpetrators, communities and other professionals and our approach is all about how different forms of violence and abuse intersect – including violence against people, against the self, and against non-humans. You will explore theory and practice and how they inter-relate, hear from researchers doing cutting-edge research, and practitioners making innovative changes. You will explore your own, and your organisations’ practices and think about how things could be done differently to make positive change. The course is delivered entirely online except for a welcome weekend for people to meet and orientate themselves within the course. The online elements are delivered using Microsoft Teams for live teaching sessions, as well as via the University’s online learning platforms for preparation work and discussion-based activities. Study style You’ll study four modules – each supported by researchers and practitioners with cutting-edge expertise in the field. These will be timetabled on one day per week, allowing you to fit the course around work and other commitments. The four modules you will study are:
- Critical Approaches to Violence, Abuse, Vulnerability and Resilience
- Listening to Minoritised Voices
- Evaluating Policy and Interventions
- Rapid Evidence Assessment
Entry requirements
Typical offers A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline, professional experience within the violence and abuse sector or a combination of these. Professionals without a degree are encouraged to apply on the basis of their professional experience. Informal interview We may ask to have a conversation with applicants before deciding on their application – this is so we can get to know you better. Additional requirements Applicants should be looking to develop their broader thinking on practice and approach more generally.
English language requirements
International students will need to produce evidence of an acceptable score on an approved English language test such as IELTS. We run pre-sessional English language courses to help you prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
English Language requirements
http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/International/english-Language-entry-requirements.pdf
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
Please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate for full fees and costs information.
Provider information
University of Gloucestershire
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH