Program Overview
The Cranfield Short Course on Communities and Development equips students with a critical understanding of development processes and their impact on the WASH sector. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical tools, participants gain insights into community management, sustainability, and social research methods. The program aims to empower participants to contribute effectively to development initiatives and promote sustainable WASH interventions.
Program Outline
Cranfield Short Course on Communities and Development: Detailed Extraction
Degree Overview
Overview:
This short course focuses on understanding complex development processes and the pursuit of improved human well-being through guided change. It equips students with a critical understanding of communities, development paradigms, and their impact on the WASH sector.
Objectives:
- Critically analyze concepts like development, community, and community development within the WASH sector.
- Identify historical and emerging trends in rural water supply and sanitation policies in low and middle-income countries.
- Understand the complexities of implementing development initiatives, particularly at the community level.
- Apply tools like LogFrames and Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks to enhance development effectiveness.
- Implement quantitative and qualitative social research methods for monitoring and evaluating WASH interventions.
Description:
This intensive, five-day program delves into the intricate dynamics of development, focusing on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions within rural contexts. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical tools, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the WASH sector.
Outline
Content:
- Key Concepts in Development
- Community Management of WASH
- Sustainability in WASH
- Multiple-Use Services
- Behavioral Change
- Institutional Change
- Quantitative and Qualitative Social Research Methods
- Theory of Change & Logical Frameworks
Course Schedule:
Information about the course schedule is currently unavailable.
Modules:
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Assessment
Assessment methods:
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Assessment criteria:
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Teaching
Teaching methods:
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Faculty:
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Unique approaches:
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Careers
Career paths:
The short course equips participants with skills and knowledge relevant to various careers within the WASH sector, including:
- Development practitioners
- WASH program managers
- Policy analysts
- Researchers
Opportunities:
Graduates of the program may find opportunities in government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, and private consultancies working on water, sanitation, and hygiene projects.
Outcomes:
The program aims to empower participants to contribute effectively to development initiatives and promote sustainable WASH interventions.
Other
Location:
Cranfield campus
Cost:
£1,400
Duration:
Five days
Accommodation:
Non-residential; campus accommodation options available upon request.
Dates:
Please inquire for course dates.
Contact:
Professional and Technical Development department at Cranfield University
Additional Information:
The course aims to provide participants with a critical understanding of the complex processes and challenges involved in achieving sustainable development goals, particularly within the WASH sector.
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- A good honours degree (minimum 2:2) or overseas equivalent.
- Applicants with relevant engineering or scientific qualifications and/or experience may also be considered.
International Overseas Students:
- Non-native English speakers are required to meet the standard Cranfield English language entrance requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
Additional Notes:
- Entry requirements are reviewed annually.
- Applicants with non-standard qualifications or significant work experience are encouraged to apply.
- Each application is considered on an individual basis.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Cranfield University requires all non-native English speaking students to demonstrate proficiency in English language.
- The standard requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (writing, reading, speaking, and listening).
Please note:
- Alternative tests such as TOEFL, PTE Academic, and CAE may also be accepted.
- Specific requirements for these tests can be found on the Cranfield University English Language Requirements webpage.
