PgDip Adult Learning, Community Development & Youth Work at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This programme studies the theoretical and practical dimensions of adult, community and youth development, preparing students to work with communities to initiate sustainable social change. An accredited route (with a 480-hour placement) is recognised by the CLD Standards Council for Scotland; a non-accredited route is also available.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Community-Based Group Work, Theorising Community Practice, Introduction to Educational and Social Research and a Practice Placement (accredited route); options include Adult Learning for Transformation, Youth Work and The Psychology of Adult Learning.

Career pathways

Graduates work in community development, youth work, health, housing and social and economic regeneration, in local authorities, the voluntary sector and further and higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ordinary degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. A strong interest in youth work, community work, community-based adult learning or social change is advantageous, and a personal statement explaining why you wish to take the course is required. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026) or 92 (from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,654 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee, PgDip Source

International applicants: GBP 18,260 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee, PgDip Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

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