Learning in Communities MA (Hons)
University of Edinburgh
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Central area campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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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). Our degree produces practitioners who are: * professionally competent * ethically informed * critical and reflectiveOur graduates go on to work in CLD roles in several areas, including:* community-based adult ...Read more

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). Our degree produces practitioners who are: * professionally competent * ethically informed * critical and reflectiveOur graduates go on to work in CLD roles in several areas, including:* community-based adult learning * youth work * criminal justice * community capacity building * community development


Our approach

When studying with us, you will: * gain a well-rounded grounding in education and the social sciences * learn different educational concepts and approaches in your practice * get professional practice experience through work-based learning placements * develop the skills to help people build vibrant communities and work towards social justice * build your understanding of the relationship between theory, policy and practice


Why Edinburgh

Moray House School of Education and Sport has been contributing to the field of education for almost 200 years.The school has included community learning and development since 1961. Our degree builds on this extensive expertise.We have tailored our programme specifically to the needs of those who want to enter this sector of education. Our staff have extensive knowledge and experience in fieldwork and research in a range of CLD settings. As a professionally approved degree, our degree will prepare you well for employment.

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Social Work
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Required subjects: A Levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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£28000 Per year

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University of Edinburgh
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Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.3 miles away
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