BA Professional Development in Community Regeneration

Who is this programme for?

In line with the Scottish Government Social Justice and Inclusion agenda, the degree has been specifically designed for those involved in community-based regeneration whether working in central or local government, or as part of a local partnership. Its aim is to work towards improving professional knowledge and skills in community planning, community capacity building, collaborative practice and sustainable development.

What is the programme actually about?

Jointly developed and delivered by the School of Town and Regional Planning and the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, the programme brings together the skills of the planner with those of the community educator at a time when inter-professional and collaborative working are becoming more and more important in the delivery of public and community-based services.

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements are dependent on the level at which a participant wishes to gain entry. At SCQF 7 (certificate level) the requirement is 3 Highers or equivalent (such as an access to HE qualification); at SCQF 8 (diploma level) the equivalent of 120 credits; and at SCQF 9 (degree level) entry the equivalent of 240 credits.

Usually participants will also have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

Considerable opportunities are available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Core Modules

• Leading Inquiry
• Professional Project

Specialist Modules

• Community Regeneration
• Engaging Communities

What are the aims of the programme?

To enable practitioners working in the broad field of Community Regeneration to develop knowledge and skills in participatory forms of research and inquiry, policy planning, analysis and evaluation using a community learning and development approach to engaging with communities."

How is the programme delivered?

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

How is the programme structured?

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing you to enter at a level appropriate to your level of education and experience. You are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

How much does the programme cost?

Please refer to the Tuition Fees website for details of the cost of this programme.

How do I obtain further information?

Further information is available on the Professional Development in Community Regeneration prospectus page.

For additional information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the Programme Administrator:

Tel: +44(0)1382 381122
Email: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk