Intimate Partner Violence

Education facts

Code: KR710G

Intimate partner violence in its various forms and seriousness is a major societal problem. The effects of intimate partner violence are detrimental not only to the victim but also to society as a whole, with consequences such as physical and psychological suffering and considerable economic costs. This course deals with the central concepts and theories within this field, as well as, giving an orientation into current national and international research on different forms of violence within different intimate relations. In addition, this course applies a gender perspective on both perpetrator and the exposed individual of intimate partner violence. One part of the course will also discuss and problematize strategies in society to combat and prevent violence against women. The course also involves discussions about the societal challenges of risk management and protective actions in rural areas in relation to intimate partner violence.

Entry requirements

One year full-time studies in behavioural and/or social sciences.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Intimate Partner Violence

  Örebro University

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 13 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %