Health and Community Development Studies MA
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Health and Community Development Studies MA
Develop your skills as an innovative, progressive practitioner, engaged with social justice and equality. This programme is designed for those working in local authorities, voluntary or third sector organisations, and non-medical, non-governmental and non-clinical health services.
From mental health support services to housing and homelessness, youth offending, and drug abuse, this course attracts professionals with expertise in diverse health and community settings.
Our core modules will give you an insight into the theories and practices of community development, introducing key concepts in practice, policy and National Occupation Standards. You will explore this in relation to issues surrounding health and wellbeing and discover new strategies and methods of social science research.
You can then expand your expertise in areas that interest you most, with modules covering topics in mental health, contemporary social issues, youth and community development, anti-oppressive practice, race and diversity, and management of services and people.
You may wish to learn about non-clinical health and wellbeing, health education, or development projects focusing on a social model of health and wellbeing. The content of this programme is also relevant for those wishing to explore social health and community provision in developing countries.
Ideal candidates will have an interest in group work, informal learning and activity, and outreach and community work, particularly with young people and adults identified as ‘hard to reach’ and ‘excluded’.
Your studies will benefit from a flexible blended learning approach, where the majority of modules are taught via distance learning with two block teaching weeks per academic year.
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Curriculum
Core modules include:
- Theory and Practice of Community Development - introduces students to key concepts explored in relation to practice, policy and National Occupation Standards
- Issues of Health and Well-being - introduces key concepts of health and well-being and the context of youth work and community development
- Health and Social Research Methods - introduces strategies and methods of social science research commonly used in social and healthcare settings
You will also choose from a diverse range of option modules, (some are offered biennially) depending on your preferred pathway and specific career interests, including:
- Mental Health
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Global Issues in Youth and Community Development
- Managing Race and Diversity
- Anti-oppressive Practice
- Management of Services and People
- The Negotiated Module
Dissertation - Students must choose a health related topic identified in discussion with academic staff.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Recent graduates from this course have progressed on to work in senior roles in areas of community health, education, youth work and community development, both in the UK and overseas.
Graduate careers
Many of our graduates work in a wide range of senior posts in community health, youth work and community development work in both publicand voluntary organisations, all over the world.
An MA is a recommended qualification for workers who want to hold senior positions. The MA is recognised internationally as a valid postgraduate level of study and its content is relevant for issues relating to a developing country’s health and community provision.
Program delivery
This course is also available in part-time study options.
Your studies will benefit from a flexible blended learning approach, where the majority of modules are taught via distance learning with two block teaching weeks per academic year.