这个动态，屡获殊荣的计划将为您提供理论知识和基于实践的技能，以发展或促进社区工作。社区和慈善机构是当前有关民主和社会复兴的政策和前沿思想的最前沿。在紧缩时期和对服务的需求增加的情况下，该部门在福利提供方面的作用不断增强，也在经历着转型。您将了解社区发展和公共政策领域的最新理论和政策发展，包括大社会议程。您将批判性地思考这些问题以及社区发展在公共政策中的作用，尤其关注治理，公民身份，平等与多样性，伙伴关系工作和社区参与。您还将开发项目管理，领导力，政策分析和评估方面的实践技能。本课程适用于与社区有合作关系或
This dynamic, award-winning programme will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practice-based skills to develop or advance a career in community work. Communities and charities are at the forefront of current policy and cutting-edge thinking around democratic and social renewal. The sector is also undergoing a transformation through its enhanced role in welfare delivery at a time of austerity and increased demand for its services.You will learn about the latest theoretical and policy developments in the areas of community development and public policy, including the Big Society agenda. You will critically reflect on these issues and the role of community development in public policy, focusing particularly on governance, citizenship, equality and diversity, partnership working and community engagement. You will also develop practical skills in project management, leadership, policy analysis and evaluation. This course is designed for anyone working with, or who has an interest in, communities.This course is based at our Stratford campus, though some option modules can be taken at our campus in central London. The programme is also available for part-time evening study over four years.<br><br>Graduates can pursue careers in voluntary sector organisations, local government and education. This degree may also be useful in becoming a charity officer, civil service administrator, local government officer or social researcher.<br><br>We offer a comprehensive Careers and Employability Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London's top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.