In 2017, the University of Auckland will again offer violence studies courses leading to Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHSc).

The School of Population Health will hold an information evening about the Postgraduate pathway in Violence Studies at Tāmaki Campus on Tuesday 11 October 2016 at 5.30pm.

This postgraduate pathway in Violence Studies results from collaboration between the School of Population Health (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences) and the School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work (Faculty of Education and Social Work). Recognising a need for formal postgraduate education in violence studies, courses have been developed to address the recognised core and advanced competency requirements for professionals working in this demanding field.

Download the flyer (PDF, 214 KB)

Please read on for more information about the study options. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences

The first stage of the programme is undertaken through enrolment in a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHSc), and consists of two 30 points courses, one taken in each semester. Each course taught over three, 2-days blocks in Auckland.

The two courses are:

• Interpersonal and Family Violence POPLHLTH 769 (Semester 1) 
  Course Coordinator Associate Professor Janet Fanslow
• Domestic Violence: Challenges and Responses SOCCHFAM 700 (Semester 2) - Course Director Associate Professor Liz Beddoe

The PGCertHSc qualification was chosen as an initial qualification because applicants can undertake this programme without an undergraduate degree, as long as they have a recognised health qualification and appropriate experience. Alternatively, appropriately qualified applicants can enter into the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work or in Health Sciences. In some cases students may enter directly into study towards a Masters degree.

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
60 pts (2 years part-time), plus 60 pts from PGCertHSc = 120 pts
Recommended courses*

• SOCCHFAM 734 Issues in Child Welfare and Protection (30pts)
• PROFCOUN 707 Specialist Counselling Skills and Approaches (15 pts)
• PROFSUPV 710 Stress and Trauma in Health and Human Services (30 pts)
• SOCWORK 718 Applied Research in Social Services (30pts)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
60 pts (2 years part-time), plus 60 pts from PGCertHSc = 120 pts

Recommended courses*

• SOCC HFAM 734 Issues in Child Welfare and Protection (30 pts)
• PROFCOUN 707 Specialist Counselling Skills and Approaches (15 pts)
• PROFSUPV 710 Stress and Trauma in Health and Human Services (30 pts)
• POPLHLTH 701 Research Methods in Health (or another approved research
  course*) (15 pts)
• POPLHLTH 736 Mental Health Promotion (15 pts)

*There are a number of other courses that may be taken to complete a PGDipSW or a PGDipHSc. Please discuss with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in a course.

For more information, download these flyers:

• Information about Postgraduate Violence Studies 2017 (PDF, 87 KB)
• Postgraduate Violence Studies pathway 2017 (PDF, 97 KB)

For information on other education and training opportunities in family and whānau violence, see the Education and training pages.