Diploma of Higher Education in Professional Development (Volunteering Management)

Who is this programme for?

Participants come from a wide range of organisations and sectors, both the voluntary and community sectors as well as the public sector. They may be new to the role of volunteer manager, or they may have considerable experience for which they may be seeking recognition. On the other hand they may be experienced volunteer managers setting up a new project.

What is the programme actually about?

This Higher Education Diploma programme aims to develop good practice in the management of volunteers by presenting a range of frameworks, models and theories to help participants develop their role as a volunteer manager, and to assist them in their professional development. The programme has been developed in conjunction with Volunteer Development Scotland and credited within the BA Professional Development undergraduate programme

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

• Reflective Action Planning
• Professional Project

Specialist Modules

• Investigating the Wider Context of Volunteering
• Managing Volunteers in a Volunteer Centre Setting
• Managing Volunteers in an organisational setting
• Evaluating Programmes and Projects

What are the aims of the programme?

• Develop personal skills and leadership qualities to enhance managerial effectiveness.
• Develop further the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and leadership skills required to lead and manage Voluntary Services.
• Use an understanding and application of quality assurance and quality improvement systems to enhance personal and organisational effectiveness.
• Promote a wider understanding of managing change within Voluntary Services.
• Enhance further career development opportunities and promote lifelong learning.
• Facilitate progression with higher education to diploma level.

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 (Volunteering Management) 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