Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies (NFQ level 9 - ONLINE) · 2020. 4. 28. · counselling, conflict studies, women’s studies, epidemiology, medicine and nursing. Candidates

Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies

(NFQ level 9 - ONLINE)

Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies(60 credits)

Entry

Requirements

Candidates must hold an honours (NFQ level 8) primary degree with a minimum 2H2 in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include, but are not restricted to: psychology, sociology, criminology, social work, counselling, conflict studies, women’s studies, epidemiology, medicine and nursing.

Candidates without an NFQ level 8 award are eligible to apply, subject to the approval of the programme Academic Director, if s/he can demonstrate at least three years’ professional experience in a related field – examples include (but are not restricted to) therapeutic practice, community work/ engagement experience, government/policy experience and medical/ para-medical experience.

English

Language

Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score with no individual section lower than 6.0.

Technical

Requirements

To access and interact with the course content, assignments and assessments etc. students will require access to at least a PC/ Laptop running Windows 7 or later, or Mac OSX 10.7.4. Common plug-ins such as Microsoft Silverlight, Java and Flash will also be required. Students must have access to MS Office or an equivalent suite of applications such as Libre Office. They must also have access to a modern standards compliant web browser. UCC recommends either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. To engage productively and successfully with the content, basic technical computer skills such as familiarity with word processing, web browsing and email are recommended.

Fees Year 1: €1,950 paid in two instalments Year 2: €1,950 paid in two instalments

Want to know more?

• UCC Programme Contact: Dr. Natasha Dromey; [email protected]; +353 (0)21 4903176

• WAVE Programme Contact: Dr. Ben Harper; [email protected]; +44 (0) 2890779922

Apply Now at:https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-pgdts (PG Diploma)

What is the course about?The Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies is delivered by the School of Sociology at University College Cork, Ireland in conjunction with WAVE Trauma Centre, Northern Ireland. The overall aim of the WAVE Trauma Centre as a cross-community, voluntary, regional organisation is to offer care and support to anyone bereaved, injured or traumatised through the ‘Troubles’ of Northern Ireland. The programme brings together the expertise of the WAVE team together with the academic staff in UCC, we aim to deliver a course that will allow students to greatly develop their knowledge and understanding of trauma. The course focuses on both the individual and societal implications of trauma and draws on examples and experiences from individuals who survived, and societies emerging from, violent political conflict; however, this is only one aspect of the curriculum that informs our approach. The course deals with trauma as a universal process and the experience of the WAVE team in Northern Ireland, in the Balkans and in the UK informs both the content and the delivery of this programme.

Who should apply?Graduates from related disciplines such as (but not restricted to) psychology, sociology, criminology, social work, counselling, conflict studies, women’s studies, epidemiology, medicine and nursing. The programme would also appeal to professionals with experience in related fields such as therapeutic practice, community work/engagement experience, government/policy experience and medical/para-medical experience. The programme will provide comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for those who wish to further develop their knowledge of trauma studies in both a theoretical and an applied manner through the completion of an online programme awarded by, University College Cork, Ireland’s first five star university, now ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world.

How will you benefit?This course brings together an experienced team of academics and practitioners in order to address the complexity of trauma and investigate the means through which both the individual and society can be relieved of its impact. While the course is academically grounded in trauma theory, it draws heavily on the research and experiences of its teaching team who have worked extensively with conflict-related trauma. This unique combination of academic and practitioner led teaching ensures a broad and rich learning experience for students.

How is it delivered?This course is delivered wholly online via UCC’s online learning platform, thereby allowing students to fit their learning in around other priorities in their lives. All modules on this course are based on a continuous assessment model. Assessments will include essays, reflective work, case studies and research projects. Students will be supported throughout the duration of their studies by their module tutors and dedicated Programme Coordinator.

Course Curriculum

CR6801 Trauma and Victimology: Key Issues, Methods and Structures • Contemporary issues, debates and perspectives within victimology as it pertains to the experience of trauma

CR6802 Research Methods • Qualitative research methods in data collection and analysis; ethical issues in research; philosophical approaches to conducting research

CR6803 Trauma and Addiction: Key Issues, Methods and Structures • Theoretical approaches to addiction; role of trauma in the addiction process; evaluation of interventions through the lens of trauma-informed practice

CR6804 Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth • Understanding trauma as a negative outcome; exploring concepts related to post-traumatic growth

CR6805 Complex Loss: Grief, Trauma and Social Context • Contemporary sociological debates on how the grief experience is impacted by its surrounding social contexts, including the context of traumatic historic experiences.

CR6806 Social Approaches to Trauma: Family, Society and International • Impact of trauma on societal systems, including the family, community and broader society.

CR6807 Public Health Challenges in Post Conflict Societies • Impact of trauma on societal systems, public health planning, transgenerational trauma and dealing with the past.

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** Postgraduate Diploma students will complete all modules over a 24 month period.