Career Development and Employability Postgraduate Diploma
University of Huddersfield
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.0)

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
2 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

location-pin
Location

University of Huddersfield

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

22-SEP-25

time
Duration

1 year

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

Location

University of Huddersfield

Study mode

Full time

Start date

22-SEP-25

Duration

1 year

SELECTED

Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

Location

University of Huddersfield

Study mode

Part time

Start date

22-SEP-25..

Duration

2 years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Social Work
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

Other UK
SELECT

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

This practical course will allow you the opportunity to get the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) - alongside your Masters qualification. Youll learn about policy, practice and theories underpinning career guidance, equality and diversity, partnership working and research-based practice.You will also learn how to employ independent learning strategies that will enable you deepen your ...Read more

This practical course will allow you the opportunity to get the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) - alongside your Master's qualification. You'll learn about policy, practice and theories underpinning career guidance, equality and diversity, partnership working and research-based practice.

You will also learn how to employ independent learning strategies that will enable you deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research while also developing your professional practice.

Why Career Development and Employability?
* The course can lead to a wide variety of interesting and rewarding career prospects in the career guidance and development sector including higher and further education careers and employability services, secondary education and third sector organisations.

* You'll study 100% online on a one year full-time or two years part time basis. Successful completion of the course can result in the Career Development Institute approved qualification (the Qualification in Career Development or QCD)

* Huddersfield has been teaching career guidance courses for over 40 years and has established a strong national reputation in the sector. You'll have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

* This course is open to graduates from any discipline, as well as applicants with a professional qualification and/or suitable experience.


**Professional links and accreditation:**
Successful completion of the course may allow you to gain the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. In order to gain this qualification, you must complete the following module: Working with Individuals and Groups.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
55/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally: * A degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Suitably experienced applicants without a degree will be considered. In addition you must also have: * Relevant experience in a paid or voluntary basis. * Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. * Complete a satisfactory interview. * International applicants must be available for interview in person or via Skype.

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Please see our website for further information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Please see our website for further information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Please see our website for further information.

IDP Connect

Uni info

University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield Kirklees HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate