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PostgraduateMA

Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence at University of Worcester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. What makes Understanding Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence at Worcester special? Our Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence degree aims to enhance your knowledge and skills to boost your prospects for a career working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence. The course promotes the important link between academic learning and real-world practice. This postgraduate course has built on our teaching and research experience over the last decade. International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,730 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Trauma-Informed Practice and Recovery
Perpetrator Psychology and Intervention
Working with Victims and Survivors
Legal Frameworks and Policy Analysis
Research Methods in Violence Studies
Intersectionality and Vulnerability
Specialist Research Project in Violence Prevention
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55555

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,400

Home Student Fee

£9,730

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,500
3 years£22,000£28,000£32,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Worcester

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