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.