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Overview
The Researching Gender-Based Violence - Methods and Meaning course offered by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is intended for individuals who have an interest in research on GBV.
What you will study
- Launched in 2006, the Gender, Violence and Health Centre (GVHC) at the School is a multi-disciplinary research group that works in partnership with local and international organisations around the world to carry out research on gender-based violence and health.
- The Centre aims to improve the health and well-being of populations, particularly women and girls, through action-oriented research on the extent, cause and consequences of gender-based violence.
- It will be of particular interest to those who want to strengthen their methodological skills and understanding of GBV research. It is relevant for individuals working on health-related topics such as, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, HIV, mental health and substance use.
- Upon completing the course, participants will have a strong understanding of: current gold standard methods to conceptualise and measure violence exposures, various methodological techniques for assessing the relationship between violence and health outcomes; and practical issues faced when meeting ethical and safety obligations.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Conceptualising and researching various forms of gender-based violence
- Associations between violence and health: current knowledge
- Ethics, safety and researcher wellbeing
- Approaches to researching violence: qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, intervention research
- Developing conceptual frameworks for violence and health research
- Social and gender norms, masculinities
- Evaluation research
- Violence research in health care settings
- Violence research in humanitarian settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- Please contact the university for more information about the application deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies View 10 other Short Courses in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants are expected have some prior familiarity or experience with conducting research, and relevant knowledge about the subject of gender based violence.
- Teaching will be conducted in English and participants will need sufficient language skills to read course materials and participate actively in group discussions.
- Participants will be expected to have an undergraduate degree and ideally, some post graduate training in research methods.
- Knowledge of computers and a basic knowledge of word for Windows and Excel is also essential.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1470 GBP / full≈ 1470 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1470 GBP / full≈ 1470 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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