Promoting Financial Inclusion in Low Income Communities
Undergraduate Level 3 and Postgraduate Level M
In Liverpool January 2012
A University qualification at undergraduate or postgraduate level M
This course is designed for people working, paid or voluntary, in agencies and organisations concerned with financial inclusion or financial education in low-income communities. It leads to the award of a University Certificate in Professional Development (CPD - either at undergraduate (level 3) or post-graduate level (level M).
This academic programme of studies aims to deepen understanding of poverty, over-indebtedness and financial exclusion, and of the dynamics of financial capability education. It will explore Government policy, and the role of the financial services industry and of the community and voluntary sector in tackling financial exclusion. It will investigate how partnership approaches can, and do, work in practice. It has a particular focus on the role of social housing providers, local authorities, credit unions and money advice agencies.
Teaching is fortnightly over 5 full days (an additional day is also offered for private tutorial support, date of 6th day negotiated with the group).
The 5 teaching days are are January 20th, February 3rd and 17th, March 2nd and 16th
all Fridays, 9.30am – 3.30pm in Tithebarn St. Campus, Liverpool.
Liverpool course will be in the LJMU Tithebarn St Campus building
These days will be complemented by e-learning, private study and optional tutorials.
ENROL now for January 2012 - Application forms available here and from LJMU.
Tel: 0151 231 5829
Email: mailto:health%40ljmu.ac.uk
Course fee
£345 (level 3 or level M) includes membership of the university with all facilities for one semester.
Further information also available from Paul A Jones, Research Unit for Financial Inclusion, Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences.
Liverpool John Moores University
Telephone +44 (0)7939 566 552
Email: mailto:p.a.jones%40ljmu.ac.uk
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/hea/financialinclusion
This CPD was developed with the support of The Co-operative Bank.
