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This MA is offered Distance learning (part-time) (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning)

Name: Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Distance Learning)
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Goldsmiths, University of London

Last updated 24 March 2026

Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 3 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

Examine the impact of being abusive or being abused. You will look at theoretical perspectives considering abusiveness and its impact in different international, cultural and social contexts.

This MA Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse – distance learning provision is unique, and represents the first distance learning psychologically informed programme of its kind.

It is particularly suitable for people wishing to increase their understanding of the interplay between mental distress, domestic violence and sexual abuse.

It includes innovative, interactive, experiential and reflective online teaching. You will learn how to become reflective and inclusive through both theoretical and experiential activities.

Your learning will be underpinned by a unique synthesis of psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive behavioural and social theories to examine the impact of being abusive and/or of being abused. The programme focuses on looking at practice and research from these theoretical perspectives and will consider abusiveness and its impact in different cultural and social contexts from childhood to older age.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: London

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: London

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

1172 Social services managers and directors 3219 Health associate professionals 2229 Therapy professionals 1231 Health care practice managers 3214 Complementary health associate professionals 2464 Youth work professionals

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Course Details

Qualification: MA
Study Mode: Distance learning (part-time)
Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: London
Scheme: Postgraduate
Subjects: Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Lewisham

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