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Master of Arts in International Community Development (MAICD)
The MAICD offers creative responses to difference and diversity, critical examination of policy and professional practice, and participatory approaches to working with local people who seek to improve their lives, their neighbourhood and their environment. The course promotes the perspective that local initiatives need to be placed within a global context and provides an interprofessional learning environment to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied in different countries with a variety of communities.The course focuses on development work that promotes social cohesion and inclusion in the process of addressing issues such as poverty, economic development, housing, health, education and urban regeneration. It is designed for those employed by local, national or international agencies, commercial bodies and NGOs who adopt a community development approach to working with communities in different settings and countries – including community workers, planners, healthcare professionals, social workers, teachers, architects, engineers and project managers.
This unique course is thoroughly "international" in its design, delivery and application. It focuses on sustainability through community participation and encourages integrated development between professionals and promotes cross-cultural cooperation. Developed by staff from Lucerne and Westminster, it starts with a Summer School in London which will provide you an unique insight in ongoing community processes in urban and rural settings. The Summer School can be booked separately.
The course is offered by the University of Westminster, London (UK). Course fee: £ 10,400.–
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Overview full-time mode
Interview with students Corinne Dietiker and Andrea Leuenberger (in German, Beilage Soziale Arbeit, N. 2)
This course creates a space for participants to explore the common elements of community development wherever it is practised, highlighting the importance of a comparative approach to international community development in different countries and regions.
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Students interested in the international Master programme or the Summer School can sign up for news at E-mail.
Contact
Jolanda BirrerT +41 41 367 48 90
