Course summary
- Learn how to design and deliver effective career guidance to make a genuine difference to people’s lives
- Gain your masters degree alongside a high-quality, nationally recognised professional award, the Qualification in Career Development from the Career Development Institute
- Hone your practical skills and gain fresh perspectives on relevant work-based placements
- Conduct your own research project on a theme which matches your professional interests and ambitions
- Draw on the expertise of our International Centre for Guidance Studies, a world-leading centre which is helping shape the future of the career guidance profession
- Learn from an enthusiastic and experienced team of staff who are recognised as experts in this field
- Enjoy maximum flexibility: take this programme on a full-time or part-time basis so that you can fit your studies around your other commitments
Modules
Career Guidance/Coaching Theory, Policy and Practice; The Framework for Professional Practice; Developing Working Relationships with Clients; Using Career and Labour Market Information, Technology and Social Media to Support Career Development; Partnership Working; Research Methods for Developing the Researcher Practitioner; Independent Study.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of methods that have been designed to ensure you can demonstrate a wide range of professional understanding, knowledge and skills. Assessment methods include research reports, assignment reports, professional resources and writing in a range of social spaces. If you wish to gain accreditation through the QCD, you will need to produce a portfolio of evidence to record achievement of the QCD learning outcomes.
Entry requirements
You will typically be expected to hold an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification. Those meeting the academic requirements will be invited for an interview. As the course includes mandatory placements you will be expected to have a DBS check. Those failing to meet the requirements of the DBS check will not be eligible for the programme. If you do not hold traditional entry qualifications, your suitability will be assessed by reviewing your academic achievement, professional or occupational experience, level of operation and personal qualities. If English is not your first language, you will need to prove you are proficient in English – IELTS 6.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB