Program Overview
The Responding to Domestic and Sexual Violence at University of Worcester 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 Responding to Domestic and Sexual Violence 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Responding to Domestic and Sexual Violence 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
- Theoretical perspectives on domestic and sexual violence
- Research and investigative skills
- Recognising and responding to domestic and sexual violence.
- Public Health responses and risk assessment of perpetrators
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A first degree at second class honours in a related field of study
or
A professional qualification is related field such as health, education, probation, social work\xc2\xa0
or
If you are currently working in area of domestic violence with either victims/survivors, and/or perpetrators, adults, young people or children.\xc2\xa0
If you do not think you meet all or any of the above requirements then we can offer you an assessment to check your suitability to start your studies.
This would involve completion of the application form, an interview, submission of an academic essay and appropriate support references. We can assess evidence of your Prior Experience and Learning in accordance with our University procedures.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester 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 University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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