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Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This programme has been designed to cover content and modules related to the core duties of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) or Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Support Worker (CYPDASW). This course cleverly connects the knowledge, skills and behaviours with the necessary competencies associated with the three career pathways. The course has also been designed in consultation with external stakeholders and employers to ensure that the indicative content and respective employability skills meets the needs of the sector. It is validated by Sheffield Hallam University.

Delivery for the Cert HE is one-year full-time, two-years part time

Modules

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)

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

Assessment method

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

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Campus North Lincolnshire

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B943
Institution code:
N64
Campus name:
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Campus Code:
N
Points of Entry:
Year 1

DN Colleges Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B943
Institution code:
N64
Campus name:
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Campus Code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Access to HE Diploma
P: 45 credits

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.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities

If your course includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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