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Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse

Goldsmiths University of London
Tuition GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, England
Language English

Program Overview

The Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse at Goldsmiths University of London 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 Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Students are required to take 180 credits at Masters level. The programme can be taken over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).

Module title Credits
Theories, Policy and Interventions: working with adults in the context of domestic & sexual abuse 30 credits
Multidisciplinary Research Methods 15 credits
Group Work: Power, Identity & Conflict

Admission Requirements

Academic 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\xc2\xa0health 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\xc2\x92t 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.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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 Goldsmiths University of London

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Goldsmiths University of London

London, England

Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months