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CPD | Nursing
BSc (Hons) Psychological Trauma
LEVEL OF STUDY - 2 diploma level & 3/6 - degree level
This unique training aims to meet the needs of those from community groups, organisations and health care professionals involved in the care and support of traumatised individuals and communities.
| Duration | 4 years - part time |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fee | £1,770 per year |
| Start date | To be confirmed |
The programme is managed collaboratively by the School of Nursing and Midwifery and WAVE Trauma Centre. WAVE Trauma Centre is a cross community organisation, which provides therapeutic support and befriending services for those affected by the psychological trauma associated with the Northern Ireland troubles.
Fee
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2025/26 | £1,770 per year |
There will be a number of full or part time bursaries available to support those working with victims and survivors of the Troubles. Please contact trauma.education@wavetrauma.org for more information. | |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed a programme of study of 120 CATS points at Level 4, as approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Course Content
This degree programme comprises of five modules at Level 2 (Diploma Level) and five modules at Level 3 (Degree Level).
Modules include:
- Theoretical Perspectives of Trauma and Loss
- Developmental Trauma
- Trauma and Addiction
- International Responses to Conflict
- Social and Political Aspects of Victimhood
- Trauma Across Generations
- Trauma Informed Approaches to Care
- Vicarious Trauma and Resiliency
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Selection Criteria
Please note, 120 CATS points at Level 4 equates to one year of completed study at Degree Level.
FE College Access courses and BTEC qualifications are not sufficient to meet the access requirements of the course. If you are unsure if the qualifications you have are sufficient, please see https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels for further information.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 25/26 starting in September 2025 are now open.
Please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk to request a self-funding/fee paying application form.
Closing date to submit application forms is THURSDAY, 31ST JULY 2025 at 11:45PM.
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.