Applied Community Led Development for Wellbeing Munster Technological University

Overview

Applied Community Led Development for Wellbeing from Munster Technological University is a two-year (four semesters), part-time NFQ Level 9 programme with 90 ECTS credits of content. The course is designed for delivery in a blended mode, delivered partly online and partly on campus. Online content is delivered weekly, while on-campus study blocks are scheduled for specific times of the academic year.

Key facts

• Harness Community Assets: Discover how to identify and leverage human, infrastructural, and natural resources to enhance community development.
• Policy Analysis: Develop the skills to critically evaluate public policies—social, economic, education, justice, health, and infrastructure—to uncover opportunities for community improvement.
• Lead with Impact: Acquire leadership skills to effectively engage and empower community members, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Foster Inter-Professional Collaboration: Gain expertise in collaborating with diverse professionals to boost the quality of life in various community settings.
• Participatory Research: Master participatory research methods to plan, monitor, and evaluate wellbeing initiatives effectively.
• Promote Inclusion and Justice: Analyze and apply inclusion paradigms and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles to strengthen community capacity and advocate for social justice.
• Drive Professional Growth: Use self-evaluation frameworks to enhance your professional development and ensure continuous learning and mastery in your field.
• Agenda 2030 Implementation: Assess and apply Agenda 2030 principles to advance sustainable development and community wellbeing.