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Goldsmiths, University of London: Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning)
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| course-info@gold.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7078 5300 |
| Study type | Taught |
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.
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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.
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It is particularly suitable for people wishing to increase their understanding of the interplay between mental distress, domestic violence and sexual abuse.
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It includes innovative, interactive, experiential and reflective online teaching. You will learn how to become reflective and inclusive through both theoretical and experiential activities.
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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.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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 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 |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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 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 |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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