Within this 30 EC programme, students will follow the programme Sustainability & Practical Ethics (15 EC) first. In the second half of the programme, students will follow the programme Domestic Violence (15 EC).
During the programme Domestic Violence, students will study in a multidisciplinary environment in which they will learn to approach violence within the family system within the latest insights.
Domestic violence has existed since the dawn of humanity. For a long time this theme was not talked about, it was and is a well-kept secret, a taboo and rarely did anyone find practical ways to deal effectively with it.
Domestic violence is the violence that is submitted by someone from the family system or roommates. Examples are violence within the relationship, child abuse and/or neglect, parental abuse or neglect of the elderly. Victims of domestic violence are in most cases women and children, but also men, parents and the elderly.
The environment surrounding these families sometimes have suspicions, but in many situations there are too little facts to act properly. Among other things, shame often plays a major role with victims and abusers, which in effect leads to keeping hidden what is going on. Based on various International and Dutch studies, it can be concluded that domestic violence occurs very regularly.
Admission requirements
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Duration
- September 1st, 2025 - November 17th, 2025
- September 1st, 2025 - February 9th, 2026
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Requirements in general for admission
- A secondary education and professional education or training in the field of your interest
- Computer skills
- You are max. 35 years old at the start of the programme
- Good speaking and writing skills in English
- For Exchange students: to be determined by the sending institution
- For free movers we accept the following qualifications:
IELTS: a minimum score of 6 (overall band score) - not older than two years.
TOEFL: TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 80 - not older than two years.
Cambridge: B2 (First), C1 (Advanced) or C2 (Proficiency)
One of the qualifications required to start a course is a certificate English. The level should be comparable with a minimum score of 6 (overall band score) of an IELTS test. See attached list for comparable levels. Before admission you have to send a copy of the certificate English to the International Office of the CHE.
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Available scholarships
- Erasmus+
Courses
Themes
Themes and main objectives first part of the programme
You will gain a perspective for sustainable development (J.Sachs) with an eye for poverty, health, human rights and peace building;
You will be able to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a foundation for your professional choices;
You will debate about fundamental topics that many countries agree and disagree on.
Themes and main objectives second part of the programme
Students are taken on a learning journey in which they discover for themselves that environmental, urban and health challenges are interrelated, that an integrated approach is required that undertakes action at various levels simultaneously.
Subjects are:
- Orientation on Domestic Violence and Vulnerable Groups
- Child Abuse
- Non-violent communication
- Partner-violence
- Sexual abuse
- Religion and violence, intercultural issues
- Each account for circa 1 EC which is included on the two assignments mentioned before.
Competences
Competences on which the students will be working during this course are:
- Methods of prevention of abuse and domestic violence
- Methods of investigating the issues professionally leading to professional (and interdisciplinary) Plan of Action
- Think critically on ways each profession (or discipline) contributes to adequate care and on a religious (Christian) approach to care
- Think critically on sharing information within European laws and guidelines with regard to co-operating in this sensitive area
- Skills training with regard to co-operating in this sensitive area (different communication skills are actively trained)
- Personal reflection on motives, dilemmas, hesitancies, choices in dealing with cases
- Dealing with a real-live research question full of real-live complexity.
This course will provide students with a unique learning experience in which they will both become aware of the complexity of partnering with other professionals to work toward a more safe, peaceful and wholesome families while at the same time providing them with knowledge regarding this very important challenge for professionals of the 21st century.
Classes and assignments
Classes and assignments first part of the programme
In mixed classes you will get to know the different subjects. Learning will take place in many forms. Classes in which topics are introduced, participating in small project groups in which discussion takes place on the subjects of the classes will support you in understanding the concepts better, experiences outside of the school environment will provide a learning place, work groups in which you will learn to work with the UN 'Sustainable Development Goals'.
Classes and assignments second part of the programme
The individual assignment consists of a portfolio (collection) of a journal and personal reflection, weekly assignments on case work, reflection on skills lab, reports of field research, reflection on several theme related documentaries and finally a personal reflection on working in the project group. This assignment will provide 7,5 European Credits (EC).
Students work together in small project groups and do research outside the classroom in the field (if possible; we prefer the organization you work for!). In close cooperation with requirements from the field a manual is designed that can (and will) actually be used by practitioners either in the field of education, social work, religious institutions, psychologists, or other professionals. Preparation is done by meeting law officials, field trips to organizations, interviewing professionals, and reviewing literature. The manual will be tested in practice and reviewed for improvement. This project will provide 7,5 European Credits (EC).
Enrolment information
Fees on campus programme
The fee for a single programme (Sep-Nov) is €4,000.00. The fee for two consecutive programmes (Sep-Jan) is €5,700.00. This fee is exclusive of travel, accommodation, study materials, insurance and visa costs.
Exchange students from our partner universities do not need to pay a tuition fee.
Deadlines for application
- Application date Free movers: 1 May 2025
- Nomination date Exchange students: 1 May 2025
- Application date Exchange students: 15 May 2025
Step by step
1. Select the course you want to follow at the CHE
2. Complete and return the Application Form (https://www.che.nl/en/form/application-form)
3. If you have additional questions, please contact the International Office (internationaloffice@che.nl)
4. After admission you can start preparing your stay
5. Check 'practical information'
More information
If you have any questions (e.g. application form, travel and stay, visa, conditions of the scholarships), please contact our International Office through internationaloffice@che.nl.
If you are interested, please complete the application form and send this together with the requested documents to internationaloffice@che.nl (application form through our website or on request by email).
