Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to explore one of the most important social issues facing communities around the world today.
This course will help you understand the causes and impacts of gender-based violence, explore how it appears in different contexts, and examine approaches that can support positive social change. You'll engage with key theories, contemporary debates and real-world issues, developing a deeper understanding of gender, equality and social justice.
Course Details
Structure
- Mode of study: Campus-based
- Duration: 1 week
- Start date: The course starts on Monday 2 August
Cost
- £1,270 pp with accommodation
- £870 pp without accommodation
What You'll Experience
As you study, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Build a strong understanding of gender-based violence and its contemporary manifestations.
- Develop valuable transferable skills that can support careers in social services, education, community work, public policy, healthcare and any profession that involves working with people.
- Strengthen your critical thinking, creativity, independence and reflective practice.
- Explore your own perspectives, values and assumptions, and consider how these shape your understanding of gender-based violence.
- Deepen your knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice.
- Learn within a supportive and inclusive learning community that values diverse experiences and perspectives.
- Gain confidence in discussing complex and sensitive topics in an ethical, respectful and informed way.
Assessment
Each learning outcome of this course will be assessed through poster presentation.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for those with experience of undergraduate level study in humanities, social sciences, or other professional subjects.