Community Governance - Advanced Qualification

Program Overview

The Community Governance program offers advanced qualifications in local community governance through distance learning. It combines online learning with residential study days, personal tutoring, and networking opportunities.

Program Outline

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Community Governance

is a distance learning program offering advanced qualifications with a focus on local community governance. The program features online learning through meetings, tutorials, and a dedicated online space for resources and discussions.

Learning Approach:

• 3 residential study days per year at the University (at least one is in-person).
• Personal tutoring and guidance.
• Online platform for learning materials and discussion forums.
• Networking opportunities with other students and experienced tutors.

Module Tutors:

• Angie Hurren BEM (Course Leader)
• Elisabeth Skinner MBE
• Johnathan Bourne
• James Derounian
• Sue Hobbs
• Kelly Holland
• Sheridan Jacklin-Edward
• Cally Morris
• Sally Thurston

Personal Tutor:

• Penny Bryant

Student Testimonials:

• Emma James: PSLCC, Clerk & RFO to Okehampton Town Council
• Julie Holden: Clerk to East Grinstead Town Council
• Daphne Dunning: Clerk to Pucklechurch Parish Council
• Student finance is available for Level 5 and 6 students who have completed Level 4.
• The program is sponsored by Blachere Illumination.

The tuition fee for each qualification (for a February start) is £6,500 (£3,250 per year) normally paid in instalments over two years with an initial deposit of £375 (the deposit covers administration and registration process for starting the course) which will be deducted from the first invoice. The fee covers: Course materials Teaching from highly experienced and qualified tutors An online learning environment – online meeting and tutorial platform Attendance at three study days, at least one of which will be in-person Tutorials by mutual agreement Administration and record keeping A fee to the University Many students have support from their councils and in some cases bursaries or extended payment plans are available. Invoices are sent out after the first study day when you have confirmed the modules you choose to study and payments are due in April each year In undertaking this course, you may incur further costs that are not included in the tuition fee. Click here to view the additional costs.