Community Development & Youth Work MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Community Development & Youth Work MA (Hons) prepares students for a values-based profession that helps individuals and communities identify their own goals, take part in learning and bring about change. It develops expertise across community development, adult education and youth work, with delivery online and at the Dundee City Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Community Development, Youth Work and Adult Education, Building Relationships in Communities, Working Together, Values: Self, Society and the Professions, Humanities in Practice, Politics and Public Policy, Inquiry-Based Practice, Social Justice and Communities, Youth Work in Practice, Economics of an Unequal World and Engaging Communities.

Career pathways

All recent Community Development graduates have progressed into employment or further study. Roles include youth worker, adult learning coordinator, community centre manager or programme coordinator, family learning and support worker, community organiser, integration worker supporting newcomers and refugees, and policy researcher and campaign coordinator.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC or AB (Level 2 entry is not possible with this qualification); BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (direct entry to Level 2 may be considered with evidence of appropriate qualifications and experience); Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers BBBC (or ABB with three Highers), widening access BBCC (or BBB with three Highers); IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (Level 2 entry not possible); HNC/HND: a relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits, or a Working with Communities HNC with B in the Graded Unit, or a relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits, or a relevant HND with B in the Graded Unit; SWAP Access BBB. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.5, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 6.0; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 21,600 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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