Woman and Child Abuse - MA
Holloway Campus, United Kingdom
Woman and Child Abuse - MA
London Metropolitan University
Social Sciences
Program Overview: MA Woman and Child Abuse
Supported by the internationally renowned Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU), the MA in Woman and Child Abuse provides a solid grounding in theoretical frameworks, policy, and practice approaches related to violence against women and children. This pioneering master's program is ideal for those working in specialised services, policymaking, or service delivery, as well as anyone wishing to establish a career in these vital sectors.
The course content covers all forms of violence against women and child abuse, including sexual violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, trafficking, and harmful practices. The degree is cross-disciplinary in nature, drawing primarily on sociology while incorporating social policy, criminology, and psychology. While the main focus is on the UK context, intellectual, policy, and practice approaches from across the globe are discussed throughout.
CWASU is the only research unit in Europe that integrates a focus on all forms of violence against women and child abuse, with over three decades of experience conducting independent feminist research. With more than 125 completed research and evaluation projects, the unit provides students with unparalleled access to leading scholars and practitioners in the field.
Key Program Highlights
- Taught by CWASU, the only European research unit integrating all forms of violence against women and child abuse
- Cross-disciplinary curriculum spanning sociology, social policy, criminology, and psychology
- Guest lectures from prominent international activists, academics, and frontline practitioners
- Core modules delivered in intensive two-day blocks, suitable for working professionals
Curriculum and Modules
The MA in Woman and Child Abuse comprises 180 credits, including four core taught modules worth 20 credits each, a 60-credit dissertation, and elective modules that allow you to tailor the program to your interests. Assessment methods vary by module and include essays, written coursework, individual presentations, and a dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words.
Violence Against Women: Issues, Research and Policy
20 Credits (Core)This foundational module examines the breadth of violence against women, exploring key theoretical debates, research evidence, and policy frameworks that shape responses at local, national, and international levels.
Sexual Violence: Causes, Consequences and Interventions
20 Credits (Core)Focuses on forms of sexual violence in childhood and adulthood, addressing incidence, prevalence, reporting, theoretical frameworks, impacts on survivors, legal frameworks, the justice system, support services, perpetrators, and approaches to prevention.
Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People
20 Credits (Core)Examines the sexual exploitation of children and young people in UK and global contexts, covering definitions, feminist debates on the sex industry, research evidence, prevalence, abusers and coercers, and policy responses including trafficking, online grooming, and abusive images.
Researching Violence and Evaluating Interventions
20 Credits (Core)Covers methodological approaches to researching forms of violence targeted against women and children, including feminist epistemologies, ethical dilemmas, survey methods, qualitative research, creative and arts-based methods, and policy-oriented research design.
Woman and Child Abuse Dissertation
60 Credits (Core)Integrates the skills and knowledge from core modules into a sustained independent research project of 12,000 to 15,000 words on a specific question, demonstrating the ability to plan, organise, and critically reflect on original research.
Political Violence in a Contemporary Context
20 Credits (Option)Provides a foundation for understanding racial and religious supremacy, misogyny, and the rise of racism, fascism, fundamentalism, and terrorism, with relevance to gender-based violence studies.
Elective Modules
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MA Woman and Child Abuse is competitive and all applicants are interviewed, with importance placed on the personal statement of application. The program welcomes candidates with academic qualifications in relevant subjects as well as professionals with extensive experience in the field of violence against women and children. Contact Uni4Edu to begin your application process.
Academic Requirements
- Academic QualificationA good honours degree in a relevant subject such as social sciences, social work, criminology, sociology, or psychology
- Professional ExperienceExperience developing or delivering policy or service provision in the field of violence against women and children
- Alternative EntryExtensive relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of formal academic qualifications
- Short Course PathwayCandidates not meeting entry criteria may take a core module as a short course and, upon successful completion, apply to join the MA
- InterviewAll applicants are interviewed as part of the selection process
English Language Requirements
- IELTS AcademicOverall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
- TOEFL iBTContact Uni4Edu for accepted TOEFL equivalent scores
- Pre-sessional EnglishA Pre-sessional Academic English course is available for students who need to improve their English before starting the degree
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
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Scholarships and Funding
London Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships and financial support options for international postgraduate students. Many scholarships are automatically applied to eligible students, reducing the financial burden of studying in London. Contact Uni4Edu to explore all available funding opportunities for this program.
International Bright Futures Scholarship
GBP 3,000 tuition fee reductionAutomatically applied to all eligible full-time international fee-paying students for the duration of their studies. Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses with no separate application required.
International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
GBP 4,000 tuition fee discountAvailable to students from selected countries including the USA, Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Can be combined with other awards for up to GBP 9,500 total tuition fee reductions in the first year.
International Students House and London Met Postgraduate Scholarship
Full tuition waiver plus accommodation and return flightsA fully funded scholarship for outstanding postgraduate students from the USA, Africa, Latin and Central America, and India. Benefits include one year's tuition, 12 months' furnished accommodation at International Students House, and return flights to London.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MA Woman and Child Abuse go on to key roles in policymaking, service delivery, research, and advocacy at local, regional, national, and international levels. Some graduates pursue further academic study to PhD level, including with CWASU, while others have moved into academic posts at other institutions. The program equips you with specialist knowledge and analytical skills that are highly valued across the violence against women and child protection sectors.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers
Rankings and Recognition
London Metropolitan University is recognised across multiple national and international ranking systems. The university's Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU) holds a unique distinction as the only research unit in Europe integrating a focus on all forms of violence against women and child abuse, lending exceptional academic credibility to this program.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | THE World University Rankings | #501-600 |
| Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | EduRank | #83 in UK |
| Social Work | EduRank | #200 Globally |
| Psychology | EduRank | #94 in UK |
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