MA Career Development and Employability (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield

Fully online Master's for current or aspiring career guidance and employability professionals in schools, colleges, universities, government employment agencies or independent practice. It develops critical reflection, independent learning and knowledge of educational research and of policy, practice and theory in career guidance, equality and diversity and partnership working. Successful completion leads to a CDI-approved qualification recognised for entry to the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (distance learning)  |  Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028, 8 May 2028  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight core modules: Effective Careers Conversations, Theories of Career Decision Making, Facilitating Careers Work in Groups, Organisational Culture, Understanding the Labour Market, Research Methodology, Independent Research Project, and Professional Practice and Development. One option from Higher Education in Context, Leadership and Management in Careers Education, or Employer Engagement and Business Support.

Career pathways

Graduates work in careers guidance agencies such as the National Careers Service, higher and further education careers services, voluntary and charitable agencies, secondary education and training providers. Previous graduates in this subject area have become Employment Consultants, Careers Advisers, Careers Coaches, Careers Consultants, Heads of Employment and Careers Adviser Team Leaders.

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