Violence and Abuse Studies PGCERT
Course overview
Violence and Abuse Studies is a course designed for people already working within the violence and abuse field, or those who wish to work in sectors around violence and abuse. This includes those working with victims, perpetrators, communities and other professionals and our approach is all about how different forms of violence and abuse intersect – including violence against people, against the self, and against non-humans. You will explore theory and practice and how they inter-relate, hear fr
Key highlights
- Designed for professionals already working in the violence and abuse field
- Covers work with victims, perpetrators, communities and other professionals
- Explores how different forms of violence and abuse intersect
- Includes violence against people, the self and non-humans
- Links theory and practice and how they inter-relate
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant discipline
Scholarships
Alumni Award
15% discount off the course tuition fee.
Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Domestic abuse support worker
- Independent domestic violence adviser (IDVA)
- Safeguarding officer
- Perpetrator programme facilitator
- Victim support caseworker
- Community safety officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,280 | International: £3,280
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 Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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