Postgraduate courses

The first accredited postgraduate courses for community cohesion practitioners were launched in April 2008 by Coventry University and iCoCo. Blending theory with practice, the courses are aimed at improving your organisational performance and personal effectiveness in bringing communities together and fostering cohesion.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Community Cohesion Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Community Cohesion Management
• MA in Community Cohesion Management

Who should attend?

Courses are designed for part-time participants for whom community and workforce cohesion is a significant role or responsibility. Applications are invited from:

• local authority Community Cohesion Officers
• managers and team workers from the voluntary, community and private sectors with an interest in this area
• individuals with a background in equal opportunities and diversity who may be looking to develop their role
• professionals working in police, fire and rescue services, health, housing, planning, education and other services who need a deeper understanding of cohesion, equalities and diversity.

Participants have a choice in what they study and a say in how it is assessed; the result is a course of study that is relevant to both employer and student.

Course structure

All the postgraduate courses in community cohesion management utilise blended learning techniques. The attendance pattern consists of three elements:

• face to face contact with tutors of six days spread through the year
• monthly half-day group discussions with 5 - 6 fellow students and a tutor in action learning set meetings
• extensive online support using the University's virtual learning environment. 

The emphasis is on developing a learning community where students and staff learn together in an informal network, in which mutual trust and respect prevails.

Work-based learning

Coventry University Business School is located within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society (BES) and has been offering Postgraduate Work-based learning in management and leadership for many years.  It has developed an excellent reputation in a wide range of business and service industries and is now offering tailored courses in community cohesion with the full support and backing from iCoCo.

The suite of postgraduate courses provides a unique blend of peer group learning and practical support from senior academics, management professionals and cohesion specialists.  Each course lasts one year; they can be viewed as separate stages of a full Masters qualification as the courses follow on from each other, or they can be studied individually.  Participants with the appropriate level of experience can enter directly at the Diploma or MA stage.

More information

Find out about the course structure and course dates and fees.

For all enquiries, email Paul Rouse or Leanne de Main, or telephone 024 7679 5757.

For information about Postgraduate work-based learning, visit the work-based learning web pages.

Information is also available on the Coventry University website.