Adult Learning, Community Development and Youth Work Practice

Entry requirements

Ordinary (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.

A Personal Statement explaining why you wish to take this course is required with your application.

Experience and knowledge of the field is also advantageous.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters/Diploma in Adult Learning, Community Development & Youth Work Practice offers you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical dimensions of adult, community and youth development. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside people in communities to initiate sustainable social change. Completing a practice placement, you will receive a qualification accredited by the Scottish Standards Council for CLD. The non-accredited route is ideal for those who already have relevant work experience or do not require a professional qualification.

Why this programme

• 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.

• You can gain a professionally accredited Masters degree, accredited by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council in Scotland. The accredited route involves a 480-hour placement in a community-based context.

• If you already have relevant work experience, or do not require a professional qualification, you can choose the non-accredited route.

• 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.

• Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2025 and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.

• Watch: Adult Education, Community Development & Youth Work Practice MEd programme overview

Information for international students

International students

We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.

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