Overview

The Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work from University of Glasgow programme addresses the three domains of Community Learning and Development – Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work.

It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside people in communities to initiate sustainable social change.

Key facts:

You will discover ways in which you can help people realise their potential and work together for a fairer, healthier and happier world.
This qualification will enable you to work in the field of community learning and development, including community development work, youth work, health, housing and social and economic regeneration.
Upon successful completion of the PgDip, you will be awarded a professional qualification accredited by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council in Scotland. CLD Council Scotland logo
You will have the opportunity to participate in a network of community development projects. Project leads contribute to the taught aspects of the programme and also provide you with placement opportunities.
Our students come from a wide range of professional, academic and cultural backgrounds and all bring with them a curiosity about how social justice can be developed by people working together for change.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Community Development
Adult Learning
Sociology
Psychology
Ethics and Research in Communities
The Psychology of Adult Learning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Community Development View 52 other Masters in Community Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

An ordinary degree or non-UK equivalent in any subject, along with a strong interest in youth work, community work, community based adult learning or broad issues and processes of social change.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26460 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

≈ 11367 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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