BA Community Development
About this course
BA in Community Development, a social work degree focused on practice and analysis for social change within diverse communities. Students undertake practice experiences locally and internationally.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB or CCC (Additional requirements: Work-based learning requires a minimum of two days’ work in the field of community development.) IB: 32 (5,5,5) (Additional requirements: Students must be involved in work-based practice (paid or voluntary) for two days per week in the field of community development.) Scottish Higher: AAB/ABBB Additional requirements: Work-based learning requires a minimum of two days’ work in the field of community development. Scottish Higher (widening access): No Adjusted Higher Requirements
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Finance Professionals: 11%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 96%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- Other qualifications: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Community Development at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £38,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Community Development at University of Glasgow do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Community Development at University of Glasgow?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Community Development at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Community Development at University of Glasgow?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.