University of Chester
Psychological Trauma Postgraduate Certificate PgCert
University of Chester

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Psychological trauma is a growing area of both academic and professional interest. There is an increasing recognition that a wide variety of occupations and professions are working with traumatised populations on a daily basis.

Course overview

An understanding of the needs, and what can be identified as best practice in terms of working with traumatised individuals, can vastly improve a person’s engagement and recovery.

The underlying philosophy behind the course is an inclusive holistic view of trauma, focusing on the contributions of neurological, psychological and sociological views of psychological trauma throughout.

The course allows you to gain a number of transferable skills, whilst encouraging you to explore a number of theoretical concepts, and your application to psychological trauma in the real setting.

Why study this course with us?

The programme is designed to:

  • Provide an intellectual setting within which you can develop an understanding of the appropriate response to psychological trauma, and improve your analytical skills
  • Critically examine current research related to post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociation
  • Explore the range of therapeutic approaches to working with psychological trauma, and current understanding of the effectiveness of these approaches
  • Develop skills in managing traumatic incidents and intervening organisations
  • Examine the models of managing traumatic incidents and the different contexts in which these might apply

The Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Trauma aims to enhance your critical knowledge and skills in understanding how to work with those who have experienced psychological trauma.

What will you learn on this course?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Trauma comprises three 20-credit modules as follows:

  • Managing Traumatic Incidents,
  • Post-Traumatic Stress,
  • Responding to Psychological Trauma: Therapeutic Perspectives.

This programme of study is undertaken on a part-time basis over one year. Delivery takes the form of interactive sessions, group discussions, experiential exercises, case presentations and simulations. Modules are delivered in blocks.

Teaching methods

Our taught programmes have designed a timetable that is ‘blended’. This means that students will experience asynchronous and live online (synchronous) teaching and learning. Synchronous delivery is learning that is delivered in a specific online place, at a specific time, to all students on a module. Synchronous delivery provides students with immediate feedback from their lecturer and/or fellow learners. Asynchronous delivery is learning that is offered to students and accessed when they choose. Asynchronous delivery allows students to self-pace their learning and access resources and support as needed.

Assessment tasks frequently require students to consider how theory and evidence are applicable to real-world examples. These may be scenario-based, reflective, or more discursive. Students will have opportunities to engage in formative assessment opportunities which build understanding, knowledge and awareness (but do not contribute to a module mark) in preparation of summative assessment tasks (those which do contribute to the overall module mark).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychological Trauma Postgraduate Certificate, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A good honours degree in any discipline or equivalent, and relevant experience of working in the field of Psychological Trauma. The application process may include an interview.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

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Student composition of University of Chester

Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
8005
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
11305
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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