Learning in Communities MA (Hons)

Do you want to work alongside young people and adults in communities? <br/><br/>Do you have a desire to help communities reach their full potential and promote social justice? <br/><br/>This programme offers an excellent route into the empowering profession of Community Learning and Development (CLD). <br/><br/>Our degree produces practitioners who are: <br/><br/><br/>* professionally competent <br/><br/><br/>* ethically informed <br/><br/><br/>* critical and reflective<br/><br/><br/>Our graduates go on to work in CLD roles in several areas, including:<br/><br/><br/>* community-based adult learning <br/><br/><br/>* youth work <br/><br/><br/>* criminal justice <br/><br/><br/>* community capacity building <br/><br/><br/>* community development <br/><br/><br/>**Our approach**<br/><br/>When studying with us, you will: <br/><br/><br/>* gain a well-rounded grounding in education and the social sciences <br/><br/><br/>* learn different educational concepts and approaches in your practice <br/><br/><br/>* get professional practice experience through work-based learning placements <br/><br/><br/>* develop the skills to help people build vibrant communities and work towards social justice <br/><br/><br/>* build your understanding of the relationship between theory, policy and practice<br/><br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh**<br/><br/>Moray House School of Education and Sport has been contributing to the field of education for almost 200 years.<br/><br/>The school has included community learning and development since 1961. Our degree builds on this extensive expertise.<br/><br/>We have tailored our programme specifically to the needs of those who want to enter this sector of education. <br/><br/>Our staff have extensive knowledge and experience in fieldwork and research in a range of CLD settings. <br/><br/>As a professionally approved degree, our degree will prepare you well for employment.