PGDip Career Development and Coaching Studies at University of Warwick

Programme overview

The Career Development and Coaching Studies PGDip provides thorough training for career development professionals and is approved by the Career Development Institute as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals. It is delivered part-time through workshops and distance learning.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning | Duration: Up to 3 years part-time (14 to 36 months) | Intake: April and September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course consists of six 20-credit modules starting with Career Development Theories, with between two and six workshops per year depending on pace, usually over two days at Warwick.

Career pathways

Graduates occupy career development roles in the private and public sectors in the UK and internationally, and PhD opportunities exist within the Centre for Lifelong Learning and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 in any discipline, or a Level 7 Postgraduate Award from the Centre for Lifelong Learning, or significant professional experience or current employment in a relevant field plus a level 4-6 cognate qualification and a related academic or employer reference. Applicants should be able to produce written work of a good standard; those with alternative qualifications and relevant experience can discuss entry with the course leader. English language (Band B): overall IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online) 7.0 with two component scores at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. Typically one academic reference is required.

Intake: April and September

Duration: Up to 3 years part-time

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