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Full time
2 years
SEP-25
MA - Master of Arts
Community Development
Taught
Our MA in Language, Community and Development is provided as part of our School of Language and Scripture. The programme will provide you with essential tools in community-based development, linguistics, literacy and Scripture engagement and will equip you for service amongst communities across the world.
What is the School of Language and Scripture?
The School of Language and Scripture (SLS) is a collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, training people to work with marginalised communities, to see lives transformed through a relationship with God and his life-changing Word. At the heart of the School’s activities is the MA Language, Community and Development, a programme providing and enhancing the essential tools for community-based development, linguistics, literacy, Bible translation and Scripture engagement.
The MA in Language, Community and Development has three stages:
In order to get the most from the programme, we recommend you initially register for the Postgraduate Certificate then work in a professional internship, exploring language and development issues within a new community and culture, before returning to reflect on your experiences as you complete the Masters programme.
However, if, for example, you have already had substantial experience working in a cross-cultural context, you can choose to register for the full MA.
Assessment of learning is achieved through a variety of tasks, including exams, portfolios and presentations, but the majority are standard written assignments. These vary in nature: some require reflection on the student’s own practice or development, and some are more theoretical in their orientation. Most modules have one or two summative assessment tasks which are marked by the relevant module tutor and are returned, together with written feedback, within four weeks.
All taught modules in Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) 3,180, All taught modules in Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits) 3,180, Any individual taught module 810, Dissertation (60 credits) 1,420, enrolment (455 for PGCert stage, 455 for PGDip stage, 380 for MA Dissertation stage).
All taught modules in Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) 3,180, All taught modules in Postgraduate Diploma (60 credits) 3,180, Any individual taught module 810, Dissertation (60 credits) 1,420, enrolment (455 for PGCert stage, 455 for PGDip stage, 380 for MA Dissertation stage).
Students need an Honours degree at 2:2 or above. If their highest level of formal education was taken outside the UK. GCSE in English (Language or Literature) at grade C or above, or equivalent.