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Certificate in Theoretical, Policy and Legislative Context of Domestic, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Studies

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Course Overview

Learners will be provided with an in depth, critical exploration of theoretical frameworks, policy structures and legislative responses to Domestic, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV). Drawing on feminist, ecological, human rights and intersectional perspectives, the programme interrogates the structural and cultural conditions that produce and sustain DSGBV. Learners will examine Irish, EU and international legal frameworks, evaluate national and international DSGBV strategies and policy mechanisms, and analyse contemporary debates shaping responses to DSGBV.

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. 

Theoretical, policy and legislative context of DSGBV

Education Progression

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

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees are payable as follows:

  • Instalment 1: €200 (non-refundable) is payable to confirm your acceptance of a course place.
  • Instalment 2: €450 is payable by the end of October.

Scholarship Opportunity

Cuan is providing scholarships to cover the full programme fees for successful applicants working within Cuan-funded services.

Applicants who are offered or have accepted an offer of a place on this programme may submit a Cuan Scholarship Application form via the following link. Please note, applications must include a supporting statement from the applicant’s line manager– Fill out form

Places are limited and applications will be assessed according to the eligibility criteria outlined in the application form. 

 

Deadline for submission of Scholarship Application: Monday 7th Sept. at 17.00hrs

For further information or queries in relation to the scholarships, application processes or courses, please contact: 

Dr Kathleen Nallen Project Lead, DkIT RiVeR Project at [email protected]

Other queries about the Cuan scholarship programme may be sent to: Sianna Williams, Cuan Senior Education, Training & Intervention Specialist Assistant Principal Officer – Education at [email protected]   

 

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.

Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the Certificate in Theoretical, Policy and Legislative Context of Domestic, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence 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).