Program Overview
The Woman and Child Abuse at London Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Woman and Child Abuse programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Woman and Child Abuse programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Researching Communities
- Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People
- Sexual Violence: Causes, Consequences and Interventions
- Violence Against Women: Issues, Research and Policy
- Woman and Child Abuse Dissertation
- Children and Families: Policy and Practice
- Community Development
- Crime and Offender Patterns
- Doing Evaluation: Skills and Techniques
- International Child and Human Rights Law
- Law, Ethics and Policy in Mental Health
- Social Policy Themes and Priorities: Local, Regional and Global
- Social Research: Principles, Practice and Contexts
- Women, Gender and Human Rights
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will be required to have:
- a good honours degree in a relevant subject
- experience of developing/delivering policy or service provision in the field (though the course is also relevant to those with a professional interest in violence against women and children)
- Extensive relevant professional experience may be acceptable if you do not have sufficient academic qualifications.
If you don\'t meet the entry criteria for the MA you have the option of taking a core module as a short course and on successful completion of assessments can then apply to join the MA.
Everyone who applies for the course is interviewed, with importance placed on the statement of application.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months