Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium
Economic Development Distance Learning Consortium

For Students

Distance learning allows you to study at your own pace, within your home or elsewhere, all within a flexible educational framework predetermined by you with appropriate sources of support.

With tutors from three Universities delivering the course you will benefit from a much wider spectrum of experience and specialisms than traditional single university programmes.

The course will help to develop your awareness, understanding, and skills and competencies in:

  • Theory , dynamics and processes involved in Local and Regional Economic Development, and application of these concepts via case studies.
  • How economic development policy governance works in the UK and EU via its structures, organisations and strategies.
  • Implementation of economic development in practice, including regeneration and sustainability.
  • Bringing it all together - the latest developments, debates and emerging areas of research in economic development via case study approaches and best practice examples.

You will benefit from:

  • Better career prospects with a recognised professional qualification.
  • A broader, up-to-date perspective on economic development and related topics.
  • Working with a wide range of tutors
  • Contact with others working in economic development and related areas.
  • Enhanced job satisfaction - helping you to make a more effective contribution in your chosen area of work.

See what people who have taken the courses say at EDDLC People - Past students

Details on fees can be viewed by clicking here Fees

For Employers

The LRED Programme is invaluable to any business wishing to invest in its human resources. Avoiding major disruption to business via supported Distance Learning, and flexible to requirements of your candidates, the course expands the capability of your employees and the potential of your business as a whole.

With students learning core competencies within the field, as well as analytical and research skills, organisations supporting distance learning benefit from a new flexibility in the qualifications of their staff.