Overview

Psychology of Coercive Control degree offered at University of Salford will give you tailored support from a highly experienced and qualified team of psychology and professional staff who are involved in advancing practice and research regarding the prevention, effects and recovery from coercive and controlling behaviour.

You will be very well placed to advance your career in a variety of professions where the government is seeking to develop provision for the prevention of and recovery from coercive control and abuse and you will also be very well prepared to apply for a professional doctorate and research career paths in psychology and other relevant disciplines.

Employment

This course is an excellent way to take your career forward positively in a number of professions and in particular equips graduates with great opportunities to advance professionally in the field of support and prevention of domestic abuse, human trafficking and abuse in groups and organisations more widely (whether as a new career or as a continuation of an existing career in these fields).

This is an area where the government is seeking to grow provision and specialist roles and you will have a range of career choices open to you across different practice settings. As well as within the psychology field, you will also be able to pursue successful careers in the Home Office, the police and the Civil Service, as well as in schools, colleges and universities.This master's course also is an excellent way to prepare for a clinical psychology doctorate and provides you with a great grounding that will boost an application for a doctorate in clinical psychology, forensic or counselling psychology or doctorates in other relevant disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Research Methods in Psychology

The Aetiology and Psychology of Coercive Control

The Anatomy of Coercive Control in Comparative Contexts

Psychological Approaches to Recovery from Coercive Control

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no set deadline for UK students, but you should apply at least four weeks before the course starts. International Students: TBA.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 665 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in psychology or other relevant disciplines including counselling, health sciences, nursing, criminal justice, law and police science.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15925 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 GBP / month

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Funding

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