Voluntary and Community Sector Studies
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: Outline the characteristics and processes involved in organisational development, applied to the voluntary and community sector. Discuss the key issues affecting contemporary management of voluntary and community organisations, and factors contributing to recent changes. Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of key sociological and political debates in relation to institutional power and culture. Detail issues of equality, diversity and social justice related to study in this field. Suitable for: Designed for both existing voluntary and community sector professionals, and recent social science undergraduates who intend to make a career in this field.
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About this course
* Good first degree or other relevant qualifications.
* Appropriate professional experience related to the sector.
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Course programme
MSc Voluntary and Community Sector Studies
Full-Time Programme
Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Supported by a vibrant centre of research and teaching expertise in voluntary and community studies, youth, policy, governance and citizenship.
- Benefits from close links with the independent Institute for Voluntary Action Research.
Voluntary and community organisations in the UK are experiencing unparalleled changes as ‘Third Way' politics have drawn them into the mainstream policy agenda. They are taking a growing share of public service delivery and are contributing their expertise to social inclusion initiatives in work with diverse groups. However, the changing emphasis and contract culture have affected the sector's autonomy and flexibility, and its relationships with local community stakeholders and service users.
This programme focuses on key debates about the changing roles and contexts of third sector organisations, adopting a critical and interdisciplinary approach. It considers recent theory and developments, aiming to extend conceptual knowledge, understanding and critical reflection of changes in the context of current social policy concerns and organisational practices. It provides opportunities for you to develop innovative models in research and project-based assignments relevant to your individual interests, the sector and the field of study.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Outline the characteristics and processes involved in organisational development, applied to the voluntary and community sector.
- Discuss the key issues affecting contemporary management of voluntary and community organisations, and factors contributing to recent changes.
- Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of key sociological and political debates in relation to institutional power and culture.
- Detail issues of equality, diversity and social justice related to study in this field.
- Display the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a research project, either based academically or in the workplace.
Voluntary and Community Sector Studies