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Central Campus

Content

Do you want to work alongside young people and adults in communities? Do you have a desire to help communities reach their full potential and promote social justice?

This programme offers an excellent route into the empowering profession of Community Learning and Development (CLD).

Year 1:
Year 1 has an important formative and foundational function, building on your existing experience.

The programme includes a broad introduction to theory and practice in Community Learning and Development (CLD). This will help you to extend your thinking and prepare for critical reflection on policy and practice.

Year 2:
In Year 2, you will build on previous learning and develop a critical understanding and awareness of core theoretical concepts and principles.

You will develop your existing knowledge and skills in relation to the four learning strands of the curriculum.

Year 3:
In Year 3, you will develop a critical understanding of the defining features and scope of the professional sector. This will help you develop independence as a practitioner.

Year 4:
Year 4 draws many strands of study together and focuses on your honours research project. This is an opportunity for you to focus on a particular area of interest that is relevant to the field of CLD.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting S4-S6.