Participation and Community Engagement

• Credit value: 30 credits at Level 5
• Convenor: to be confirmed
• Assessment: a 1500-word/15-20-minute presentation (30%) and 3500-word written case-study (70%)

In this module we explore theories and practice of participatory approaches and the socio-economic inequalities facing marginalised population groups. We will consider different methods of, and approaches to, community engagement and involvement, which will increase your understanding of the potential and challenges of implementing participatory approaches in given contexts.

By the end of this module, you will have:

• explored theories and practice of participatory approaches
• explored socio-economic inequalities facing marginalised population groups
• explored different methods and approaches of community engagement and involvement
• an understanding of the potential and challenges of implementing participatory approaches in given contexts.