Course summary

This programme provides you with the opportunity to study established and emerging theoretical dimensions of adult education, community development and youth studies. You will gain in-depth knowledge in a specialism of your choosing, as well as a solid foundation in educational and social research. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The programme provides you with the key attributes for professions in adult education, community development and youth work, developing both in-depth knowledge and breadth. You will develop analytic and research skills, an interdisciplinary knowledge base, and a practical understanding of the settings in which adult education, community development and youth work take place. You will be benefit from the combined strengths of staff from the School of Education, who have a breadth of teaching and research experience in a range of areas of study across the three specialist areas. You will have the opportunity to link up with a range of community-based organisations in Central Scotland for your dissertation work. There will be a number of guest lectures, presentations and seminars, with leading-edge academics and practitioners and speakers from the UK and abroad. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core courses. You will also undertake a research dissertation in your chosen specialism. Courses employ multiple teaching strategies, including the use of digital platforms, guest speakers, and field-trips. Core courses APPROACHES TO INCLUSIVE LEARNING: PSYCHOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE AND CURRICULUM LOCAL AND GLOBAL THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING IN DIVERSE CONTEXTS CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH THEORY AND METHODS IN SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONTEXTS TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICE FOR YOUTH, COMMUNITY, AND ADULT CONTEXTS