PGDip/PGCert Career Development at University of the West of England, Bristol

The PGDip/PGCert Career Development is a part-time online distance-learning course in career and enterprise development. The PGCert (60 credits) is a foundation for career practitioners and the PGDip (120 credits) leads to qualification as a career development professional.

Faculty: School of Education and Childhood  |  Department: School of Education and Childhood  |  Duration: 2 years part-time (distance learning)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: Distance Learning part-time, September start  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Frameworks for Career and Enterprise Development and Careers and Enterprise in Practice. The final year includes Careers Guidance Theory and Practice, covering contemporary career development theory and the planning, delivery and evaluation of career interventions.

Career pathways

The course supports roles across the career development sector, including enterprise, placements, employer relations, volunteering, mentoring, student advice and support, personal development and life coaching, and higher-level roles at diploma level.

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