3 Reasons to Choose This Lifelong Master’s Degree
European & International
This is the first Lifelong European Master’s degree focused on perpetrator intervention, allowing you to learn from renowned professors and experts from across Europe and beyond. It is an accredited lifelong-learning Master’s degree by Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University (Barcelona), co-led with the European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence (WWP EN), and developed in collaboration with several European universities.
Practice-Oriented
This is the first Master’s programme to combine academic excellence with hands-on training in perpetrator intervention, taught by well-known practitioners and researchers from across Europe.
Flexible Format
Delivered primarily online, with the opportunity to participate in an intensive face-to-face training week in Barcelona.
Presentation
The objective of this lifelong-learning Master’s degree is to provide specialised training in perpetrator intervention for university graduates who wish to develop professional skills in working with perpetrators of domestic or sexual violence.
It is especially intended for professionals in the social field, penitentiary settings, probation, and related areas who seek new tools and knowledge to intervene with offenders.
Throughout the Master’s, students will learn practical tools for intervention, apply evidence-based approaches, and will be trained to design and evaluate different types of interventions with domestic violence perpetrators in various contexts.
This Master’s degree is co-developed by Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University, and WWP EN. This collaboration brings together practice-based knowledge, academic expertise, and the support of several European universities.
Coordinators
Dr. Berta Vall – Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences (FPCEE), Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University – BertaVC(at)blanquerna.url.edu
Dr. Alessandra Pauncz – WWP EN; alessandra.pauncz(at)work-with-perpetrators.eu
Sandra Jovanovic – WWP EN; s.jovanovic(at)work-with-perpetrators.eu
Calendar
From October 2026 to December 2027
Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18:00–20:00 (CET)
Modality
Blended / hybrid. Primarily online, with the possibility of attending one week of face-to-face training in Barcelona for the skills-based module (25–29th January 2027).
Credits
60 ECTS
Duration
1.5 years
Language
English
Pre-enrolment
From February 2026
Online through www.blanquerna.edu
In person at Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University (at the Servei d’Informació i Orientació a l’Estudiant (SIOE) (+34) 93 253 30 06).
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Target Group
This course is aimed at professionals in the social field who work or wish to work with perpetrators of gender-based violence. It is also aimed at students of psychology, criminology, social education, and other social sciences interested in this field.
A university degree in the field of social sciences is required.
The course coordination team will carry out the student admission process after analysing and evaluating all applications. Preference will be given to professionals who are already working in the sector.
Programme Structure
The Master’s degree is organised into 8 modules combining theoretical and practical content, each module integrates from 4 to 7 ECTS. Module 3 focuses on skills-building, and it includes an optional week of face-to-face training in Barcelona (this module has 14 ECTS). Students must also complete a 6‑ECTS Master’s Thesis.
Modules
Module 1 (7 ECTS) – 6 to 12 November (online).
Gender-based violence, domestic violence and introduction to programs for
Module 2 (5 ECTS) – 17 November to 22 December (online).
Skills for supporting victims of domestic violence
Module 3 (14 ECTS) – 7 January to 2 February (online with optional in‑person training 25–29 January).
Skills for working with perpetrators of domestic violence
Module 4 (7 ECTS) – 4 to 11 February (online).
Working with different categories of perpetrators
Module 5 (6 ECTS) – 16 February to 9 March (online).
Working with sexual offenders
Module 6 (7 ECTS) – 11 March to 10 June (online).
Research in Gender-based violence
Module 7 (4 ECTS) – 6 to 22 April (online).
Strategic Communication and Project Development
Module 8 (4 ECTS) – 27 April to 20 May (online).
Prevention of GBV recidivism (primary and quaternary prevention)
Master’s Thesis (6 ECTS) – 6 October to 27 December (online).
Faculty
The Faculty will consist of European experts.
Fee structure:
The total price of the Master's degree is €4,800.
As the Master's degree lasts a year and a half, the payment method for students will be:
1st year (54 ECTS) = €4,320
Initial payment 2026: €1,442.88
Payment December 2026: €1,438.56
Payment March 2027: €1,438.56
2nd year (6 ECTS) = €480
Initial payment 2027: €480
