University of Bedfordshire

Short Course in A Trauma Informed Approach to Relationship Based Practice PG Credit

University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Individual trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being. This unit asks the question: how can social workers develop a relationship-based approach to practice, which understands and takes into account the repercussions of trauma experienced in childhood which may persist through adolescence and into adulthood? Trauma has become a commonly talked about topic due to its relevant application across the field of working with people.

This is a chance to develop an in depth and current knowledge of trauma and to develop your skills to work in a trauma-informed way both with the people you work with, and within the organisation you are based.

Key highlights

  • Postgraduate credit-bearing unit in trauma-informed social work practice
  • Explores relationship-based approaches to practice with people affected by trauma
  • Examines childhood trauma and its effects into adolescence and adulthood
  • Builds in-depth, current knowledge of trauma and its lasting impacts
  • Develops skills for trauma-informed working with people and within organisations

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Social Worker
  • Senior Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Practice Educator
  • Family Support Worker
  • Youth Worker

Cost of study

International: £670 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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