Learning in Communities

Do you want to work alongside young people and adults in communities?

Do you have a desire to help communities reach their full potential and promote social justice?

This programme offers an excellent route into the empowering profession of Community Learning and Development (CLD).

Our degree produces practitioners who are:

* professionally competent

* ethically informed

* critical and reflective

Our graduates go on to work in CLD roles in several areas, including:

* community-based adult learning

* youth work

* criminal justice

* community capacity building

* community development

Our approach

When studying with us, you will:

* gain a well-rounded grounding in education and the social sciences

* learn different educational concepts and approaches in your practice

* get professional practice experience through work-based learning placements

* develop the skills to help people build vibrant communities and work towards social justice

* build your understanding of the relationship between theory, policy and practice

Why Edinburgh

Moray House School of Education and Sport has been contributing to the field of education for almost 200 years.

The school has included community learning and development since 1961. Our degree builds on this extensive expertise.

We have tailored our programme specifically to the needs of those who want to enter this sector of education.

Our staff have extensive knowledge and experience in fieldwork and research in a range of CLD settings.

As a professionally approved degree, our degree will prepare you well for employment.