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Youth and Community Development Studies – (M.A.)
De Montfort University
Health and Life Sciences| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,980 - ≈ € 10,660 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of De Montfort University
Why this course?
You will study three core modules, and up to five other modules. The Master's degree is 180 credits in total and is completed with a dissertation of 60 or 90 credits. You are required to engage in a number of online seminars in each module.
Career opportunities
Graduates follow a wide range of senior posts in youth work and community development work in both the statutory and voluntary sector. A Master's degree is a recommended qualification for workers to hold senior positions in recent workforce development proposals.
Teaching/assessment
The course works to build a learning community. The learning and teaching methods and strategies seek to reflect the philosophy, ethos, aims, objectives and structures of a programme of advanced academic and professional development. The methods are founded on principles of participative learning, empowerment, antioppressive practice and development.
International students come to study in the UK because the quality of our teaching is amongst the best in the world. You may find that our teaching style is very different to that in your home country and we will help you adapt. You need to be prepared to work in groups, deliver presentations, challenge and discuss ideas with your colleagues and tutors, and motivate yourself to study and research independently outside of the classroom.
Teaching is normally delivered through formal lectures, more informal seminars, tutorials, workshops, discussions and e-learning packages. Contributions to online seminars are also an attendance requirement. Continuous assessment is by a variety of practice-related module assignments designed to integrate theory and practice. Assessment is usually by written assignments of 4000 words per 15-credit module.
Contents
First semester
Theory and Practice of Community Development - You will be introduced to key concepts to be explored in relation to practice, policy and the National Occupation Standards.
Negotiated Module - Formulate, present and implement an individual proposal in an area of professional relevance and interest.
Managing Services and People - Increase selfconfidence and performance as a manager of people and projects within a youth work and community development environment.
Anti-Oppressive Practice - Analyse concepts of oppression, discrimination and inequality and develop effective anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
Second semester
Health and Social Research Methods - Introduces strategies and methods of social science research commonly used in social and healthcare settings
Health and Well-Being - Introduces key concepts of health and well-being in the context of youth work and community development.
Specialist modules x2
Dissertation
All the modules are worth 15 credits other than the Dissertation, which is normally 60 credits. We also offer a biennial 30-credit Contemporary Issues in Youth and Community Development module, which can be taken instead of the Specialist Modules. There are a variety of specialist modules available in each of the semesters, although some are only available biennially.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You will need:
* A minimum of a 2:2 in Youth and Community Development Practice or an associated field of practice
* A commitment to anti-oppressive practice
* Relevant and significant field experience on which to base and integrate theory
* A current CRB check with enhanced disclosure and a Criminal Record Certificate from your home country
* Proven ability to reflect on practice, critically examine concepts of informal education and justice, awareness of social welfare needs in a youth and community context.
If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive practice experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.
You will need to conduct a telephone interview.
You may be required to undertake pre-registration modules or complete a pre-course assignment. If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
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