Overview

Community Development (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University introduces you to a core body of knowledge and debate on issues relating to inequality and social injustice.

You will be encouraged to put knowledge and skills into practice through engagement in critical reflective practice.

You will also be equipped with the skills required to engage in community development work, including community engagement, group-work, collaborative working, community learning, good governance and organisational development. In the final year, you will have an opportunity to select a practice project of your choice, related to community development.

Career opportunities:

Community Engagement Officer

Regeneration Manager

Community Health Development Manager

Community Centre Manager

Project Co-ordinator

Youth Worker

Suicide Bereavement Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Community Development: History, Context and Philosophy

Community and informal education

Applied Socio-Political Perspectives

Assessed Practice: Developing Reflective Practice

Transitioning Justice: A Grassroots Toolkit

Power; Inequality and anti-discriminatory practice

Community Education: Just Practice

Managing Community Projects

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

126

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Community Development View 33 other Bachelors in Community Development in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

126

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent); and Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (grades A-C/4-9); or Provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* (grades A- C/4-9); or Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent; or Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation by the University, of learning you have gained through work or other experience.

GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement.

Overall Access profile [Minimum 40%]

GCSE Profile to include minimum English Language Grade C or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Community Development (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners