
This short course, developed by the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit with 30 years of research experience, focuses on the theory and practice of researching violence against women and children. It equips you with the skills to conduct research and evaluations on forms of violence such as domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and exploitation, as well as to assess support and prevention initiatives. The course covers feminist research approaches, ethical considerations, various data collection methods, and policy-oriented research, culminating in practical skills for evaluating interventions.
The course is delivered over six full days within one semester. It aims to develop your ability to critically assess research methods, analyse data related to violence, design research plans, and recognise ethical considerations.
This course can lead to roles in specialist support services, research, social care, policy development, or the establishment of NGOs focused on women's rights. It can also serve as a foundation for further academic study.
This course is also taught at a postgraduate level as part of the Woman and Child Abuse MA.
Fee stated is for the entire short course.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this short course. It is also taught at a postgraduate level as part of the Woman and Child Abuse MA.
The tuition fee for the entire short course is £885 for both home and international students.
You need to download and complete the 'Enrolment form 2023-24' and submit it to sssp@londonmet.ac.uk. After submission, you will need to pay the course fee online through the university's eShop.
This short course is delivered over six full days within one semester. It features group work, lectures, guest lectures, workshops, and audio-visual materials.
This course can lead to roles such as specialist support worker for victims of violence, researcher on violence, social care professional, policy developer, or NGO founder. It also provides a foundation for further academic study.