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Certificate in Sexual Violence, Abuse and Consent Studies

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A webinar will be available for this course on 17th June 2026 from 7PM-8PM: Register Here

Course Overview

Develop learners’ advanced understanding of sexual violence, abuse and consent by integrating theoretical, policy, legislative, and practice-based perspectives. It will build the critical and reflective skills required to work effectively, safely, and ethically with survivors across diverse contexts.

What makes this course different

Understanding the Industry

This programme will be of particular interest to those individuals whose work may bring them into contact with victims of DSGBV.

Course Delivery and Modules

Blended, predominately online with some face-to-face workshops. 

  • Advanced Studies in Coercive Control

Education Progression

Students may continue onto the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Cert in DSGBV studies. 

Fees and Funding

Fees

EU Fees €650

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should hold a full Level 8 qualification, normally with a minimum of a 2.2 in a relevant honours’ degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • Candidates who do not meet the above entry criteria but have considerable relevant experience may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Practice | DkIT. Applicants may be interviewed to determine their suitability for the programme.
  • DkIT requires that current service users of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence support services do not undertake this programme.  They should delay their application until such time as they are no longer an active service user. This will avoid potential professional conflict of interest between current service users and other programme participants.
  • Due to the blended delivery of this programme, students should have access to a personal computer/device, a headset with a microphone and a broadband internet connection to ensure full participation in the programme.

How to apply

Applications will open soon. Please fill in the query form below to register your interest. 

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If you have a question about the Certificate in Sexual Violence, Abuse and Consent Studies please ask it below and we will get back to you.

Dr Kathleen Nallen

Lecturer

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).