Community Learning and Development

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Community Learning and Development

University of Dundee
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Why study Community Learning and Development at Dundee?

This is an exciting, new and vibrant programme which reflects the current field of community learning and development practice in Scotland and the UK. Community learning professionals engage with people living within a geographical area or sharing a common interest to develop a range of learning, action and reflection opportunities determined by their personal, social, economic and political needs.

Our programme has been designed around the concept of the self-monitoring critically reflective professional, in other words the willingness and ability of professionals to question, analyse, and evaluate their values, practices and experienc…

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Why study Community Learning and Development at Dundee?

This is an exciting, new and vibrant programme which reflects the current field of community learning and development practice in Scotland and the UK. Community learning professionals engage with people living within a geographical area or sharing a common interest to develop a range of learning, action and reflection opportunities determined by their personal, social, economic and political needs.

Our programme has been designed around the concept of the self-monitoring critically reflective professional, in other words the willingness and ability of professionals to question, analyse, and evaluate their values, practices and experiences.

"Having practice placements is very beneficial. Peer learning has definitely helped my understanding of the course."
Final year student comment from the National Student Survey 2011

Professional accreditation

Our programme is fully accredited and approved by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council Approvals Committee, which means that graduates will have a professionally recognised qualification in community learning and development.

Workplace-based study

Uniquely in Scotland, we offer the opportunity to complete the programme via a workplace-based mode of study.

Who should study Community Learning and Development?

If you:

  • enjoy working with people
  • enjoy engaging in lively discussions about the issues in society today
  • are someone who is willing to share ideas and be open to the ideas of others

then you are likely to do well on this programme.

Community learning and development workers need to demonstrate competence in their ability to:

  • engage with the community
  • develop relevant learning opportunities
  • empower participants
  • organise and manage resources
  • use evaluative data to assess and implement appropriate changes.

"Enthusiastic lecturers make the course engaging and enjoyable. Guest speakers are a welcome source of knowledge."
Final year student comment from the National Student Survey 2010

Degrees Available
  • BA Community Learning and Development, full-time
  • BA Community Learning and Development, workplace-based
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