Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work

It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside people in communities to initiate sustainable social change.

The Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work from University of Glasgow program addresses the three domains of Community Learning and Development – Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work.

Key facts

• You will discover ways in which you can help people realise their potential and work together for a fairer, healthier and happier world.
• This qualification will enable you to work in the field of community learning and development, including community development work, youth work, health, housing and social and economic regeneration.
• Upon successful completion of the PgDip, you will be awarded a professional qualification accredited by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council in Scotland. CLD Council Scotland logo
• You will have the opportunity to participate in a network of community development projects. Project leads contribute to the taught aspects of the program and also provide you with placement opportunities.
• Our students come from a wide range of professional, academic and cultural backgrounds and all bring with them a curiosity about how social justice can be developed by people working together for change.

Courses included:

• Community Development
• Adult Learning
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Ethics and Research in Communities
• The Psychology of Adult Learning