Community Development and Leadership (BSc Hons - Single)

Overview

Endorsed by the England Standards Board for community development work, this degree is for people interested in working with the diverse and vibrant communities around us. Intending students will have a desire to work with people in ways which will help make a difference to lives. Community development is about people working together for social justice. It is a long established way of working but recent social policy has put it firmly on the agenda. Ideas about social inclusion, participation, voluntary action and empowerment have led to new partnerships between the voluntary and community sector, local government, housing, the NHS, education and business. This degree is an innovative response to these developments in this large and growing sector of employment. We have links with many agencies and employers offering research and work experience opportunities.

Faculty of Social and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Personal development
• Principles of community work
• Contemporary social issues
• Management and leadership

Level 2 topics include:

• Researching communities
• Community development
• Management of organisations
• Rights, social justice and diversity
• Community cohesion

Level 3 topics include:

• Leadership
• Community Development Project
• Issues in development
• Work-placement
• Reflective practice

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, individual and group research projects and a final dissertation. The emphasis is on combining academic work with reflection and real life experience.

Careers

Professional accreditation

Endorsed by the England Standards Board as a professional qualification for community development work.

Collaborative and international links

The course is linked to the International Centre for Community Development and its associated international projects.

Career opportunities

This expanding field of careers incorporates managers or researchers. Job titles might include Community Centre Manager, Project Officer, Fundraising Manager, and Volunteer Co-ordinator. You could work in regeneration, health, education, crime reduction, or charitable organisations. Some students progress to postgraduate study.

Student profiles

What our students say

'I wanted to demonstrate the extent to which the degree has boosted my qualifications and experience.'

We both had nothing but praise for the programme, the Department and most importantly the lecturers.' - AH & NC

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Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form .

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have at least 280 points, including two or more A levels, a Level 3 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent). English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. Applications are welcome from mature students with appropriate Access/preparatory courses or relevant work experience. We also welcome those without formal qualifications who can show enthusiasm, commitment, and the ability to benefit from higher education.

Further information

For more details contact Anne Massey
a.massey@londonmet.ac.uk

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: 44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: 44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact socialscience@londonmet.ac.uk