The Master’s in Masters in Trauma Studies MA at
University College Cork
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.
The Masters in Trauma Studies is designed for those seeking to develop their academic grounding and knowledge of trauma. This course focuses on both the individual and societal implications of trauma, and explores key academic concepts alongside their manifestation. This course aims to enable students to develop their theoretical knowledge of trauma, but also enables them to critique existing approaches to trauma at the individual and societal level. The programme offered in partnership with Wave Trauma Centre, Belfast and is taught by a mix of academics and practitioners. There is a particular focus placed on the importance of understanding and engaging with the lived experience of those who have experienced, responded to, and survived trauma.
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CR6801 Trauma and Victimology: Key issues, methods and structures (5 credits) CR6802 Research Methods (5 credits) CR6803 Trauma and Addiction: Key issues, methods and structures (10 credits) CR6804 Trauma and Post-traumatic Growth (10 credits) Modules Year 2:
Students select 30 credits from the following:
CR6805 Complex Loss: Grief, Trauma and Social Context (10 credits) CR6806 Social Approaches to Trauma: Family, society and international (10 credits) CR6807 Public Health Challenges in Post Conflict Societies (10 credits) CR6808 Trauma and Frontline Workers (10 credits) Modules Year 3:
CR6809 Advanced Research Methods (10 credits) CR6810 Dissertation in Trauma Studies (20 credits) Assessment
This course is full assessed via continuous assessment. Please see the module outlines (linked above) for more details on assessments.
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
