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University of Bolton: Community Development and Youth Studies
Institution | University of Bolton |
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Department | Community, Youth and Early Years |
Web | http://www.bolton.ac.uk |
enquiries@bolton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01204 903903 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
Are you an ambitious graduate seeking to take your professional understanding of the youth and community sector to a higher level? Our Master’s in Community Development and Youth Studies offers you the opportunity to develop greater professional insight and expertise, along with essential career enhancing knowledge of leadership, management and research.
The growing social and economic challenges to young people and adults in communities mean the need for highly trained, passionate and creative professionals in the areas of youth and community work have never been greater. The University of Bolton’s MA in Community Development and Youth Studies is designed to prepare future leaders for this sector, ready for a career changing lives by challenging discrimination and oppression through informal social inclusion.
The aim of this course is to extend your already considerable professional skills and knowledge with specialist modules that deepen your understanding of areas such as equality and diversity, community learning, and global community development and sustainability. Our expert team will help you gain critical reflection, analysis and evaluation skills that support your ability to determine the impact of professional interventions on the community and young people.
Combining this knowledge with the principles and techniques of academic research and investigation will help develop your evidence-based practice, and grow your skills in evaluating options and formulating creative solutions to complex problems. Studying leadership and management styles, theories and frameworks will support you to become more actively involved in the planning, delivery and transformation of services and interventions.
Overall, our aim is to help you gain the professional and transferable skills to move forward in your career, empowering young people and adults in communities.
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB |
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