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    PG Cert: 1 year full-time

Course Description

The Commons discourse is informed by an idea which has been around for hundreds of years. In a contemporary context of much inequality, the Commons discourse introduces models of sharing. The Commons are about the assets that belong to everyone, forming resources that should benefit all, rather than being enclosed to just a few. You’ll learn about how these shared assets are created, governed, used and distributed without overuse and abuse.

In the UK, commons, and co-production are referred to in government policies and tenders and are currently being discussed in the EU parliament. Beyond teaching you to initiate your commons projects and practice, you’ll learn how to raise funds and make your practice sustainable in the long term.

Entry Requirements

You’ll generally be required to have one or a combination of the following:

  • an honours degree classification of 2.1/2.2 (or equivalent) in any subject discipline
  • practice experience in any field, with some understanding of working within NGOs or other third sector organisations.
  • an up-to-date CV and copies of award certificates

If your qualifications don’t meet the requirements above but you have a portfolio of substantial relevant experience in the field of Commons or a similar discourse, you’ll be invited to an interview to demonstrate your abilities for a postgraduate course on the Commons.

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Fees

For fee details please see here.

Student Destinations

Should students want to gain employment they will have opportunities in:

UN-Habitat agencies
Local Government
Partners established during the MA
Organisations through European Commons network
Transition towns
Government research on future of cities

Module Details

Modules include:

  • Commoning Practice (core, 40 credits)
  • History and Theory of Commons (core, 20 credits)

For full module details please visit the university website.

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