Community Development BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

You will be introduced to a core body of knowledge and debate on issues relating to inequality and social injustice. You will have an opportunity to explore local and international contexts, in order to gain critical awareness of the role which community development can play in tackling inequality, socio-economic disadvantage and marginalisation across the world. In addition, the course examines the role which community development plays in societies transitioning from conflict, through local and international examples. Modules draw on experience and scholarship from elsewhere in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, and Europe as well as developments in other urban, post-conflict societies. You will be encouraged to put knowledge and skills into practice through engagement in critical reflective practice. The course makes links between theory and practice throughout the modules and you will frequently be asked to draw on your own knowledge and experience, to understand challenge current theories, policies and practice. You will also be equipped with the skills required to engage in community development work, including community engagement, group-work, collaborative working, community learning, good governance and organisational development. In the final year, you will have an opportunity to select a practice project of your choice, related to community development. Recognising that community development work occurs in multi-disciplinary settings, the course provides students with opportunities to learn alongside those specialising in youth work. Modelled on best community education practice, active participatory learning forms the core teaching practice on this course.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

You will be introduced to a core body of knowledge and debate on issues relating to inequality and social injustice. You will have an opportunity to explore local and international contexts, in order to gain critical awareness of the role which community development can play in tackling inequality, socio-economic disadvantage and marginalisation across the world. In addition, the course examines the role which community development plays in societies transitioning from conflict, through local and international examples. Modules draw on experience and scholarship from elsewhere in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, and Europe as well as developments in other urban, post-conflict societies. You will be encouraged to put knowledge and skills into practice through engagement in critical reflective practice. The course makes links between theory and practice throughout the modules and you will frequently be asked to draw on your own knowledge and experience, to understand challenge current theories, policies and practice. You will also be equipped with the skills required to engage in community development work, including community engagement, group-work, collaborative working, community learning, good governance and organisational development. In the final year, you will have an opportunity to select a practice project of your choice, related to community development. Recognising that community development work occurs in multi-disciplinary settings, the course provides students with opportunities to learn alongside those specialising in youth work. Modelled on best community education practice, active participatory learning forms the core teaching practice on this course.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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