FdA Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (Subject to Validation)

Year 1 Certificate stage

Module 1 – Foundations of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (20 credits)

Module 2 – Ethics, Legislation and Safeguarding (20 credits)

Module 3 – Communication and Survivor Engagement (20 credits)

Module 4 – Crisis Response and Safety Planning (20 credits)

Module 5 – Case Work and Professional Practice (20 credits)

Module 6 – Equality and Anti-Oppressive Practice (20 credits)

Year 2 Diploma stage

Module 1 – Children, Young People and Families (20 credits)

Module 2 – Trauma-Informed Practice and Recovery (20 credits)

Module 3 – Advocacy, Courts and Accountability (20 credits)

Module 4 – Multi-Agency Working and Navigation (20 credits)

Module 5 – Sexual Violence and Specialist Practice (20 credits)

Module 6 – Independent Professional Project (20 credits)

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time

The primary way of delivering this course is on campus. On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor.

Typically, students can expect to receive 6-hours of teaching over one day per week.

The programme offers a range of assessment strategies aimed at developing key graduate skills, including critical awareness and reflexivity in both academic and personal contexts. Assessment comprises:

• Essays
• Case Studies
• Reports
• Podcasts
• Portfolios
• Role Plays
• Reflective Reports
• Group Work/Projects.
• Presentations

Prospective students must have one of the following:

Entry requirements will usually be:

• 48 UCAS Tariff Points – Level 3 qualifications, these may include: A Level or BTEC National Diploma (PPP) or a Foundation Diploma, in a relevant subject area
• Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3

We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.

Foundation degree graduates will have the opportunity to access top-up programmes in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice, and there are several universities that offer top programmes. Nottingham Trent University offers a BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (top-up) and the University Centre of Blackburn College and UCEN Manchester both offer a BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (top-up).

Graduates will also have the skill set to move straight into industry and may undertake ISVA- IDVA roles, work within support roles, work in GP practices or within the Criminal Justice System and youth services.