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Dynamics of Domestic Violence MA
This course was developed in response to the governmental White Paper 'Safety and Justice'. It ran as a postgraduate certificate from 2005 until 2010 and was developed into an MA starting in 2011 as a result of a glowing periodic review report.
The course is delivered by an award-winning team of specialists in the field with a wealth of academic and practice experience. In 2010 the course was reviewed by an independent panel which highlighted the course leader's inspirational leadership and expressed appreciation of the course's transformational nature, which facilitated personal and professional development.
Course aim
The course gives students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact, in order to inform professional practice in line with good practice indicators and sector Occupational Standards.
Who should apply
This course is for those who currently work in the domestic violence sector (statutory agencies or voluntary organisations) and anyone who aims to do so in the future.
"An innovative, market leading, flagship programme which integrated service users, providers and practitioners in its delivery." (ASME Report 2010)
How to Apply
For all taught postgraduate and PG Cert programmes, please apply directly to University of Worcester. You can download an application form, or can contact the Admissions office on 01905 855111 / pg-admissions@worc.ac.uk
Please post your completed application form to:
Admissions Office
University Of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
Alternatively you can apply online for postgraduate programmes at University of Worcester via the Prospects online directory of postgraduate programmes. There is no fee for using the online application service.
When we receive your application form, your details will be passed to the Masters Programme Leader who will contact you to arrange an informal interview. You may include additional material, such as references, in support of your application or bring them with you to interview.
You can apply for postgraduate taught courses and PG Certs at any time, but preferably as early as possible before the start of the academic year, which begins in September.
Study options
From its inception, this course has met with a high level of demand for places from outside the geographical area of the West Midlands. The University of Worcester has responded to that demand by expanding the structure of the course to allow for greater accessibility.
The course is modular in structure, with the full MA consisting of nine modules in total. Mandatory modules are taught in blocks (two three-day blocks per semester) with some optional modules offered as evening sessions.
Students will also be expected (with tutor support) to participate in web based discussion groups and undertake additional reading and research throughout the year.
Get in touch
Ruth Jones
01905 855310
r.jones@worc.ac.uk
Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk
To gain entry to the course, participants will normally be required to have either:
A good first degree
or
Professional qualifications in an appropriate area
or
Relevant practical experience
As the content of the course involves a mixture of practical and academic elements, each application will be considered on its own merits. Applicants will be invited for interview and will be required to submit a written piece of work on the reasons for wanting to study for this qualification.
In many cases it is possible to gain credit for previous study or experience. Previous study at the same level in other institutions is recognised as transferred academic credit, and professional learning can be analysed through the completion of an Independent Study. Up to 50% of taught elements of the award for which you are registered may be achieved through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
Modules
The full MA consists of nine modules in total.
Example modules:
Theoretical Perspectives on Gender, Violence and Interpersonal Relationships
Establishes and analyses the key theoretical perspectives given for Domestic Violence enabling you to understand the complexity of the issue and gives you a firm theoretical foundation upon which to build the following two modules.
The Cost of Domestic Violence
Focuses on the specific problem of Domestic Violence, examining the cost of Domestic Violence to industry and society and the personal costs to those experiencing it, along with the impact it can have on those around them, i.e. family, friends and in the workplace. This stage also looks at why those who are being abused stay in, or return to, the abusive situation.
Recognition and Response
Orientated towards the professional’s practical need to recognise and respond to domestic violence in an appropriate manner. This problem solving orientation focuses on the effectiveness of different kinds of professional response and culminates with participants writing an analytical piece of work relating to workplace Domestic Violence Policies. As well as clarifying their own ideas, this activity will foster the dissemination of ‘best practice’ to outside agencies.
For a full list of available modules please contact the course leader or our admissions team.
Assessment
Assessment throughout the course will be via:
- Formative essay plans & presentations
- Essay writing & critical analysis
- Policy Report
- Reflective Journal examining personal and professional development
- Tutor observation, tutorial & discussion
Recent Graduate
"The course was marvellous and the different backgrounds of students meant experience could be shared and a lot was learnt from each other."
Academic department
“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute
Employability
This course is aimed at professionals such as Social Workers, Police Officers, Court Welfare Officers, Magistrates, Probation Officers, Health Professionals, Housing Officers and those working in the voluntary sector, as well as university graduates seeking to embark on such professions.
Recent graduates from the course have used the qualification to:
- Secure promotions & pay increases
- Become key domestic violence workers for their organisation/agency
- Gain new jobs
- Implement new domestic violence services in the local community
- Become the first male victim worker in the local geographical area
- Provide expert witness testimony in court
- Won awards for services to domestic abuse
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MODULE 1(MDV4001) - Theoretical Perspectives on Gender, Violence & Interpersonal Relationships
Weekend 1:
Friday October 21st 2011
Saturday October 22nd 2011
Sunday October 23rd 2011
Weekend 2:
Friday November 25th 2011
Saturday November 26th 2011
Sunday November 27th 2011
MODULE 2(MDV4002) - The Cost of Domestic Violence
Weekend 1:
Friday February 24th 2012
Saturday February 25th 2012
Sunday February 26th 2012
Weekend 2:
Friday May 4th 2012
Saturday May 5th 2012
Sunday May 6th 2012
MODULE 3(MDV4003) - Recognition & Response
Weekend 1:
Saturday June 16th 2012
Sunday June 17th 2012
Monday June 18th 2012
Weekend 2:
Saturday August 25th 2012
Sunday August 26th 2012
Monday August 27th 2012
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