Community Learning and Development

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 6.75 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.4 k / Year(s)  
92 place StudyQA ranking:3496 Duration:12 months

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This Masters programme gives you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical dimensions of community learning and development (CLD). It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside people in communities to effect sustainable social change.

Key facts

* MEd: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme will have many employment opportunities open to them in the areas of community development work, youth work, health, housing and social and economic regeneration. As an accredited Community Learning and Development (CLD) Standards Council for Scotland qualification, graduates will have the opportunity to work for Local Authorities, the Voluntary Sector and Further and Higher Education institutions as well as many other interesting areas.

Core courses
* Models of community & development
* Social theories for community learning & development
* Empowerment strategies for community learning & development
* Educational approaches to community learning & development
* Practice placement
* Research project (MEd only)

The practice placement gives you an opportunity to apply the theories and values you have learned and demonstrate your competence as a practitioner in a community learning development setting. You will plan, implement and evaluate practice and analyse it with regard to the theoretical aspects of the programme.

You would normally be expected to hold an initial degree or equivalent.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.ukEnglish language requirementsFor applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): * overall score 6.5 * no sub-test less than 6.0 * or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)Common equivalent English language qualifications: * ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20 * CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum * CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): Cminimum * PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59Pre-sessional coursesThe University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: * Language Centre, University of Glasgow * BALEAP guide to accredited courses English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.
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