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

Programme overview

The PGDip Career Education, Information and Guidance in HE equips HE career and employability professionals with theory and practical insight across six 20-credit modules. It is delivered with the Graduate Futures Institute and approved by the Career Development Institute for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning | Duration: Up to 3.5 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete six 20-credit modules, including core modules on career development theories and a choice of optional modules linked to their interests; the optional Research in Professional Practice module can ease progression to the MA.

Career pathways

Former students work in HE careers roles including management, education and career coaching, and many progress to the MA CEIGHE.

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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 3.5 years part-time

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