Course Summary

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 new programme offers an excellent route into the empowering profession of Community Learning and Development (CLD). Approved by the CLD Standards Council in Scotland, 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 and rigorous grounding in education and the social sciences * draw on 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 has been making a contribution to the field of education for almost 200 years. The School's portfolio has included community learning and development since 1961. Our degree inherits and 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 of fieldwork and research in a range of CLD settings. As a professionally approved degree, our degree will prepare you well for employment.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: X321

Institution code: E56

Campus Name: Central area campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


We welcome applications from mature students and accept a range of qualifications. If you are unable meet our minimum entry requirements for mature students, for example your qualifications are more than three years old, we may consider your application if you are able to provide substantial and relevant evidence that you have the potential to succeed on this degree. More information is available on the University of Edinburgh website. Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/X321

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/3T59

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT) 92.0 92 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Cambridge English Advanced 176 overall with 162 in each component.
Cambridge English Proficiency 176 overall with 162 in each component.
Trinity ISE ISE II with a distinction in all four components.

You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher: SQA National 5 at C; SQA Standard Grade at 3; SQA Intermediate 1 at A; SQA Intermediate 2 at C; GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate Grade C or IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests. English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Full details of our English language requirements can be found on our website:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 23100.0 Year 1
International 23100.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Scotland In 2021-22 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820. The 2022-23 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -

Provider information

Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS

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