Community Learning and Development (Distance Learning) MSc
Master
Distance
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
36 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The MSc Community Learning and Development offers an exciting and innovative opportunity for advanced study based around community learning practice and inquiry. The course is offered as a workplace based, blended learning course of study using online materials and communication media, with study workshops and tutor support.
The course will have flexible entry and exit points and can be studied either as a CLD qualifying course, accredited by the CLD Standards Council for Scotland, or as continuing professional development (CPD) with optional modules including Organisational Management, Community Engagement, Interprofessional Collaboration and Action Research. The options available include modules in Family Learning, Literacies and Arts & Communities.
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About this course
Identify, reflect on, develop and appraise critical community based practice, individually and in collaboration with others;
Integrate community learning and development practice with theoretical studies and investigative techniques;
Enhance commitment to community learning and development values, ethical codes of practice and ongoing professional development;
Engage in processes of active learning involving cyclical processes of action and reflection with participants towards development of empowerment, capacity building and co-production;
Contribute to ongoing construction of theory and practice by communicating with communities of participation and practice the outcomes of investigations and development projects.
Applicants for the qualifying CLD course require a relevant first degree and current professional practice in a public and voluntary CLD context. This new award offers graduates from a range of disciplines such as education, social work, housing, planning, the arts, health, politics or law an opportunity to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Community Learning and Development.
Practitioners with an existing CLD qualification can choose to study the optional modules through a continuing professional development route. The course is also suitable for returning students who have a PG Diploma in CE/CLD, who wish to complete the Masters dissertation.
A degree and appropriate work. You should ideally be able toÊto undertake work related to a course specialism in their workplace setting or other appropriate agency.ÊRecognition of prior learning is available for up to 50% of the CPD route. Recognition of prior learning is not available for the SC Approved route.ÊCredit claims will be considered oncean application and certificates have been submitted.
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Subjects
- Learning and Development
- Local Authority Services
- Third Sector Organisations
- Development Services
- Community learning
- Leisure Services
- Culture
- Community health
- Youth Work
- Housing
Course programme
- Research Methods for Professional Inquiry (30 credits)
- Critical Pedagogies (30 credits)
The CLD Standards Council qualifying route requires the completion of two Diploma level modules:
- Evidence-Based Practice 1 (30 credits)
- Evidence-Based Practice 2 (30 credits)
Those on the CPD route can instead select two optional 30 credit modules from the range available to complete the Diploma level.
All Masters students will then be required to complete the 60 credit Dissertation module.
How you will be taughtThe course can take 2 to 3 years depending on a student's circumstances with modules being delivered by blended and distance learning and are supported by the use of the University's Virtual Learning Environment and other online tools such as Adobe Connect, Google+ and Vidyo. This means the course is available anywhere and anytime there is access to the internet.
The MSc CLD is characterised by progression through Certificate, Diploma to Masters with exit points at each level.
These awards aim to build on professionals' initial training and professionalism which has developed throughout their work experience. Because of the considerable distance learning element in the course, significant individual support is offered through:
- On-line tutorials and workshops
- Study guides
- Telephone tutorials
- Face to face tutorials
- Written feedback (electronic)
- Virtual learning environments
Formative assessment and feedback are a feature of all modules. Formative and summative assessments are designed to arise naturally from study and work. Assessments may be in a range of styles including written assignments, portfolios, presentations all designed to best evidence the learning of any given module.
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Community Learning and Development (Distance Learning) MSc