Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and Planning

The objective of the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and Planning (SLQF 8) is to train development workers, community leaders and other stakeholders in rural and community development work.

The target group of the diploma programme is mid-level and grass root-level development workers in the public and NGO sectors and those who wish to develop their career in community and rural development work, i.e., new graduates. Those who successfully complete the diploma will gain knowledge, skills and abilities required for community development activities and thus become competent in the field, serve the community and create a pathway to their career progression and promotion.

A candidate who possesses one of the following qualifications is eligible to apply for Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and Planning:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline and one year work experience in a related field, OR
• Any other professional qualification in a related area and three years of work experience in a related field as acceptable to the relevant Board of Study.

Courses offered:

A student will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development and Planning on successful completion of 28 credits from the above courses and fieldwork practicum.