Leadership in Communities (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

The Leadership in Communities (Hons) course from  London Metropolitan University focuses on social concerns affecting communities and individuals. This course is also validated by two professional bodies, the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development Learning and the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Key features

Their graduates work in a range of roles in the public sector eg councils and the NHS, the private sector and the third sector eg non-for-profit organisations including charities, voluntary and community groups.

This course scored highly in the National Student Survey, receiving a 96% score for teaching on the course, 97% for learning opportunities, 96% for assessment and feedback, 92% for academic support, 96% for organisation and management, plus an overall satisfaction score of 96%.

Career opportunities:

By the end of the course you’ll have the necessary experience and knowledge to become a leader in your chosen field.

Their graduates work in a wide range of different organisations. There are many opportunities for paid work with communities. The jobs are often not called ‘community worker’ but give you the chance to put your learning into action. Their students work in local councils, universities, the NHS, the private sector and many other fields. They love to keep in touch with students who have left, and they often return to tell their current students what they are doing.

They focus on building your transferable skills in order to increase your chances of gaining employment on graduation. Their team will support you in finding and securing the right placement. They have extensive links with employers who offer work experience opportunities in community trusts, youth clubs, housing associations, charitable organisations and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

After you graduate, you could go on to study a postgraduate degree with us on courses such as our Social Work MSc or the Woman and Child Abuse MA.