Program Overview
The Community Learning and Development at University of Aberdeen is a MEd programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community Learning and Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 880 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 305 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Learning and Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Course 1: Professional Enquiry and Development
- Course 2: Practice Module 1
- Course 3: Practice Module 2
- Course 4: Practice Module 3
- Course 5: Practice Module 4
- Course 6: Negotiated Extended Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants will be graduates or able to provide evidence that they can work at postgraduate level. They must have previous relevant experience and be able to undertake studies and related developments in their workplace setting or other appropriate agency.
Qualifications
Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances applicants without this qualification may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Director subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of experience, appropriate to the field of study.
All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at the University of Aberdeen.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 880 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 305 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 880 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 305 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Aberdeen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
University of Aberdeen is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months