High levels of personal responsibility and self-direction are required as you work with complex knowledge, theory and concepts in relation to trauma and adversity appropriate to postgraduate study.
Awareness of trauma and the impact it has on physical and mental health has increased considerably and affects us all, directly or indirectly. This qualification gives you a comprehensive understanding of this topic which can be applied in practice to a variety of workplaces and settings and makes you a confident, critical, creative, adaptable, articulate and aspiring professional.
The course takes a strengths-based approach that is grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, which emphasises physical, psychological and emotional safety for everyone, and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
Content includes early childhood development and how this is impacted by adversity and trauma, ways in which we can mitigate and ameliorate this, and opportunities to apply this knowledge through topical and relevant practice-focused assessments. You focus on a particular aspect of trauma-related practice that will be of value to your own professional development
A minimum of a 2:2 at undergraduate degree and experience working with children, young people and/or adults in a variety of settings.
For non-standard entry, if you can demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study you may be considered for the programme and asked to attend an informal interview. A written record of the informal interview will be kept to provide evidence of particular recommendations.
20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.
For non-native speakers of English, there is an IELTS 6.5 English language entry requirement with a minimum of IELTS 6 in each band.
Education
Middlesbrough
Postgraduate
Full-Time, 1 year
September
6710,
15000, (INT)
London
5.5
Postgraduate
Canterbury and Medway
5.5
Postgraduate
1580
London
6.0
Postgraduate
£ £2940, £5340