BA Professional Development in Community Engagement - in line with the Scottish Government Social Justice and Inclusion agenda, this degree has been specifically designed for those involved in community engagement, whether working in public or third sectors or as part of a local partnership. The aim of the programme is to enable participants to develop and enhance professional knowledge and skills in community engagement, community capacity building, collaborative practice and sustainable development, at a time when consultation, partnership and collaborative working are increasingly important in the delivery of public and community-based services.

The BA Professional Development Programme is a work based programme designed to widen access to learning for participants from a range of professional contexts including management, administration, further education, community engagement, social work and health, in public, voluntary and private sector agencies. As students are already located in work-based contexts, this programme enables you to focus on and progress in your field of expertise and to develop new transferable knowledge, skills and abilities. This enhances continuing professional development, promotion prospects and career development. The specialised named awards in Leadership and Management, Tertiary Education, Community Engagement and Volunteer Management respond to identified workforce and skills development needs in Scotland, the UK and beyond.