MA Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE

This MA covers all aspects of higher education career and employability work. It is delivered in conjunction with the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)Link opens in a new window and taught in partnership with them. It is also approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI)Link opens in a new window as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development ProfessionalsLink opens in a new window.

Flexible approach

There are two pathways available within the MA in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education: Route A and Route B. It is not necessary to finalise your preferred route at the time of application as this can be confirmed later. Both pathways enable direct entry to the MA.

Route A

Route A includes the 3 x core 20 credit modules (including the Research in Professional Practice module), a choice of 3 x 20 credit optional modules from the table below and a 60 credit module completed via a 15,000 word Dissertation (A). All participants start with the core modules: Career Development Theories and the next available Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education module. These modules run twice a year (See Modules and Key Dates page) and further details are available in the AGCAS events calendar).

Route B

Route B includes the 3 x core 20 credit modules detailed below (including the Research in Professional Practice module), a choice of 1 x 20 credit optional module, and a 100 credit core module completed via a 25,000 word Dissertation (B). This route is particularly suitable if you have a relevant prior qualification and experience.