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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
This practical course will allow you the opportunity to get the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) - alongside your Master's qualification.
You'll learn about policy, practice and theories underpinning career guidance, equality and diversity, partnership working and research-based practice. You will also learn how to employ independent learning strategies that will enable you deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research while also developing your professional practice.
Why Career Development and Employability?
Proven Expertise: With over 40 years of experience, we’ve built a strong national reputation in career guidance.
Professional Networks: Access our extensive academic and professional network that directly shapes course content and provides cutting-edge facilities and specialist resources.
Flexible Study Options: This course is available on a one-year full-time or two-year part-time route. Completion of the course earns the prestigious Qualification in Career Development (QCD), accredited by the Career Development Institute.
Diverse Career Opportunities: Unlock rewarding careers in higher and further education, employability services, secondary education, and third-sector organisations.
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
A degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Suitably experienced applicants without a degree will be considered.
In addition you must also have:
Relevant experience in a paid or voluntary basis.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances.
Complete a satisfactory interview.
International applicants must be available for interview in person or via Skype.
Guidance skills can be used in a diverse array of settings and graduates can expect to find employment in dedicated guidance or careers guidance agencies such as the National Careers Service, Higher and Further Education Careers Services, Voluntary and Charitable Agencies (e.g. mental health provision), Secondary Education, and Training Providers.
Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Employment Consultant, Careers Advisor, Careers Coach, Careers Consultant, Head of Employment and Careers Advisor Team Leader.
Core Modules:
Effective Careers Conversations
Theories of Career Decision Making
Facilitating Careers Work in Groups
Organisational Culture
Understanding the Labour Market
Optional Modules:
Higher Education in Context
Leadership and Management in Careers Education
Employer Engagement and Business Support
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