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 from researchers doing cutting-edge research, and practitioners making innovative changes. You will explore your own, and your organisations practices and think about how things could be done differently to make positive change.

The course is delivered entirely online except for a welcome weekend for people to meet and orientate themselves within the course. The online elements are delivered using Microsoft Teams for live teaching sessions, as well as via the Universitys online learning platforms for preparation work and discussion-based activities.

Careers

This postgraduate course is enriched by the extensive experience of our teaching team who collaborate closely with police forces, government agencies, and charities to elevate practices around violence and abuse issues. This ensures that our curriculum is not only research-led and current but also focused on real-world perspectives and external expertise.

Youll graduate ready to pursue a career where you can make a significant contribution to the violence and abuse sector, whether you choose to work in the charity sector, support services or within the police force.

Youll gain the knowledge and skills needed to drive change, and support communities effectively, making a tangible difference in the field.