Overview
Key facts
The Understanding Contraception and Sexual Health course at Anglia Ruskin University will develop your understanding of contraceptive and sexual health. It will be of interest if you’re in a role which involves providing information about contraception and sexual health; perhaps you work in health, social care or education.
Learning outcomes
You’ll explore all methods of contraception, gain an insight into sexually transmitted diseases and learn about the impact of sexuality on the individual, the family and wider society. You’ll consider contraception and sexual health care across the entire reproductive lifespan as well as thinking about access for those with disabilities. You’ll look at factors which influence human sexuality and the surrounding legal and ethical issues.
You’ll consider the cultural, political, legal and ethical contexts of human sexuality and contraception and enhance your ability to help people access services and make informed choices for themselves.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Contraceptive methods
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Human sexuality/sexual development
- Legal & ethical issues (e.g. Fraser guidelines)
- Psychosocial influences (eg drugs, alcohol, the media)
- Cultural issues
- Political issues
- Sexuality, disability & special needs (local & national provision)
- Access to services
- Facilitating informed choice
- Lifespan approach to contraception & sexual health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies Biology Health Sciences View 52 other Short Courses in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- be a professional working in health, social care or education
- have responsibility for providing education about contraception and sexual health
Tuition Fee
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International
642 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 642 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
642 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 642 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
15 credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2023/24
£625
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.