PGCert Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE at University of Warwick

Programme overview

The PGCert Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE gives HE careers professionals the core knowledge and skills to support students and graduates. It is delivered with the Graduate Futures Institute and approved by the Career Development Institute as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning | Duration: Up to 2.5 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete three 20-credit modules: two core modules and one optional module linked to their goals, covering career guidance theories and approaches and professional and interpersonal skills.

Career pathways

All students are employed in a career or employability role within higher education, and the course builds the foundations for an HE careers role.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 in any discipline. Applicants must be working in a higher education career and employability development context and be able to produce written work of a good standard; those with alternative qualifications and relevant experience can discuss entry with the course team. English language (Band A): IELTS overall 6.5 with minimum component scores not below 6.0. Typically one academic reference is required. On-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.

Intake: October 2026

Duration: Up to 2.5 years part-time

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