Msc Psychology Of Coercive Control

The Postgraduate course in the Psychology of Coercive Control at the University of Salford provides a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of coercive control, a form of domestic violence. This course focuses on building knowledge and expertise around the implications, impact, and ways to support those who have experienced such coercive control. Course Content: The course dives into areas such as victim and perpetrator perspectives, the legal context, health implications, and multi-agency responses. Students will learn about the psychological trauma experienced by victims and receive an understanding of the theoretical frameworks used to explain coercive control. Key Modules: Key modules include Understanding Coercive Control, Psychological Trauma and Recovery, and Coercive Control: Professional Practice. The course focuses heavily on real-life case studies to give students practical insights and aims to help students critically analyse the ways society and individuals address situations of coercive control. Accreditations: The course is recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as continuing professional development. Graduates of this program are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS provided they achieve a minimum of a second class honours. Future Careers: The program prepares students for a career in supporting victims and survivors of coercive control at the strategic and operational level. Graduates could potentially work within healthcare, social services, policy-making, and charities focused on domestic abuse. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.