Higher Education
The Centre’s staff lead in the Australian University sector.
Through the new Be Different platform at CQUniversity, you have access to a range of Higher Education units and courses. In this hyperflexible learning environment you can study and submit assignments when it suits you, as there are no terms or assessment due dates.
QCDFVR offers the following options:
- An Undergraduate unit of study available to students enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree course, or as a stand alone unit;
- A variety of Postgraduate courses in domestic and family violence practice and facilitating men’s behaviour change.
- A range of speciality postgraduate units of study across topics such as working with children, sexual violence, and working with men. These units are available as stand alone units, or as core/ elective units for students enrolled in a Postgraduate course.
Post Graduate
COURSE WORK
Domestic and Family Violence is now recognised as one of Australia’s most challenging social issues. There are many agencies which provide responses to the needs of victims and their children. As well, there is growing interest in working with perpetrators of violence to effect change.
CV74
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 1YR PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 4/24
The Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice provides you with the chance to develop your skills and understanding of key practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Practice: Key Concepts and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete one of the following units:
- Child Safety and Family Violence
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
CH81
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FACILITATING MEN’S BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
DURATION: 1YR PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 4/24
The Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change offers the opportunity to gain specific knowledge and skills to work with perpetrators of domestic and family violence.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Practice: Key Concepts and Perspectives
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change
CV79
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DOMESTIC + FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 2YRS PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 8/48
The Graduate Diploma of Domestic and Family Violence Practice provides you with the opportunity to enhance your learning in key specialist practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence prevention.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete four of the following units:
- Child Safety and Domestic and Family Violence
- Sexual Violence in Domestic Violence Contexts
- Leadership and Management in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change
CL23
MASTER OF DOMESTIC + FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 2.5YRS PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 12/72
The Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice course enables you to deepen your understanding of key areas of domestic and family violence practice as well as undertake units that help you to develop your own significant piece of scholarship related to your practice area/s of interest.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
- Foundations of Scholarship 1
- Foundations of Scholarship 2
- Preparing for Scholarship
- Production of Scholarship
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete four of the following units:
- Child Safety and Domestic and Family Violence
- Sexual Violence in Domestic Violence Contexts
- Leadership and Management in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change
RESEARCH
Research Higher Degree students studying in the field of domestic, family and sexual violence at CQUniversity are undertaking exciting studies across an array of topics. We would like to introduce you to some of these students and their projects.
Below are student profiles highlighting the diverse and valuable studies in this area.
Education + training units are suitable for a range of individuals + organisations.
Where to from here?
Staff at the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research welcome the opportunity to discuss how these learning options could respond to your organisation’s learning needs. Please contact us for more information:
qcdfvronline@cqu.edu.au
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