Certificate in the Fundamentals of Understanding and Responding to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
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The DkIT RiVeR project (funded by the Higher Education Authority) will offer a scholarship to cover the programme fee of 5 students on the September 2025 intake of the programme. All successful applicants may apply for this Scholarship. Deadline for applying to scholarship is 1st June 2025.
Course Overview
This programme will be of particular interest to those individuals whose work may bring them into contact with victims of DSGBV. This programme aims to facilitate learners with a critical foundation in, and understanding of, the principles; concepts; theories; applications and contexts of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence through a trauma-informed lens. It will provide learners with a clear and current body of relevant and current knowledge; information, terminology and definitions; academic and practical sources and case studies; and examples of evidence, so that they may develop their skills and apply these in their career and/or professional practice in the context of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
Over the duration of this programme students will:
- Review and analyse the theoretical, policy and social context of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
- Discuss the concept of coercive control and the associated preventative and intervention efforts to combat it.
- Critically consider the psycho-social perspective of children and adolescents experiences of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
- Appraise the importance of an intersectional and trauma-informed approach to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
- Evaluate relevant legislation underpinning Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
- Critically discuss the evidence base underpinning awareness and recognition of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
- Critically reflect on the concept and practice of self-care in work-related contexts.
- Demonstrate the application of best practice in responding to, and referring, victims/survivors of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
What makes this course different
Developed by Expert Stakeholders
This course was developed by expert stakeholders in the area of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Supported by HEA
DkIT has a reputation for programme delivery in the area of DSGBV – recognised by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in the awarding of Performance Funding to support the DkIT RiVeR Project https://www.riverproject.ie/
Expert Lecturing Team
Approximately 15 experts in the area of DSGBV, across a broad range of disciplines, teach on the programme
Course Delivery and Modules
Blended Delivery- The programme is delivered on Fridays, via weekly live on line lectures (from 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs for 6 days); Face to Face on campus in DkIT (09.00hrs to 16.30hrs for 4 days); and directed study days/course work (3 days).
In addition, students will be required to undertake independent and directed study.
COURSE SCHEDULE
ONLINE INDUCTION EVENING - Tuesday 16th Sept. 17.00 – 20.30hrs
1 Face to Face in DkIT - Friday 19th Sept
2 Directed study – course work - Friday 26th Sept
3 Online via ZOOM - Friday 3rd Oct
4 Directed study – course work - Friday 10th Oct
5 Face to Face in DkIT - Friday 17th Oct
6 Online via ZOOM - Friday 24th Oct
7 Directed study – course work - Friday 31st Oct
8 Online via ZOOM - Friday 7th Nov
9 Face to Face in DkIT - Friday 14th Nov
10 Online via ZOOM - Friday 21st Nov
11 Online via ZOOM - Friday 28th Nov
12 Online via ZOOM - Friday 5th Dec
13 Face to Face in DkIT - Friday 12th Dec
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Modules
Fees and Funding
Total course fee: €750, payable as follows:
- €200 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)
- Balance of €550 payable by 31st October
The DkIT RiVeR project (Funded by the Higer Education Authority) will offer a Scholarship to Five applicants to the September intake of the ‘Certificate in Fundamentals of Understanding and Responding to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ programme in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). The Scholarship will cover the fee for the programme which is €750. Deadline for applying to scholarship is 1st June 2025.
Fees
€750
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should have a full Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
- Applicants who do not have a level 7 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. (view policy) Learn more about RPL at DkIT
- Applicants who do not meet the above criteria 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
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the Certificate in the Fundamentals of Understanding and Responding to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr. Kathleen Nallen
Programme Director and Project Lead - DkIT RiVeR Project https://www.riverproject.ie/
Email: kathleen.nallen@dkit.ieDisclaimer: 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).
