Postgraduate Diploma in Domestic, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Studies
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Course Overview
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in DSGBV studies is to deepen and expand learners’ interdisciplinary knowledge and critical understanding of Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence. Building on the Certificate foundations, the PGDip. develops advanced insight into childhood and adolescent experiences, sexual violence and consent across diverse relational contexts, research theory and design, and evidence‑informed engagement with individuals who perpetrate abuse. This programme prepares practitioners to apply trauma‑informed, gender‑sensitive, and intersectional perspectives across complex professional settings.
What makes this course different
Track Record
DkIT has a proven track record in delivering accredited programmes in the area of DSGBV since 2016.
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
- Trauma Informed Practice for DSGBV contexts
- Advanced Studies in Coercive Control
- Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
- Sexual violence, abuse & consent studies
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Engaging with Perpetrators of DSGBV
- Generating Evidence for Health Care Practice and Improvement (year long module)
Education Progression
Students may continue onto the MSc in DSGBV Studies.
MSc in Domestic, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Studies New course
Fees and Funding
Fees
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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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).