Career Education Information and Guidance in HE PGCert
University of Warwick
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The PG Certificate in Career Education Information and Guidance in Higher Education provides a core foundation in the knowledge and skills required for higher education career and employability work. The flexible nature of this course allows you to complete the core modules and then follow a more individualised track through the optional modules linked to your working role.Course OverviewThe course is approved by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and designed and ...Read more

The PG Certificate in Career Education Information and Guidance in Higher Education provides a core foundation in the knowledge and skills required for higher education career and employability work. The flexible nature of this course allows you to complete the core modules and then follow a more individualised track through the optional modules linked to your working role.

Course Overview

The course is approved by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and designed and taught in partnership with this professional body. It is also approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI) as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals. The course is designed for anyone who is new to the work and/or wishes to enrol on a shorter course than the PG Diploma and MA. It is approved by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and designed and taught in partnership with this professional body. It is also approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI) as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

Teaching

The PG Certificate consists of four modules: two core 20 credit modules and two 10 credit optional modules. The course involves engaging in significant amounts of both independent study and group teaching. Its flexible nature means that you can plot an individual track through the course and use the virtual and physical learning environments to make contact with others. You will start with the core modules firstly Career Development Theories and then Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education module. These modules run twice a year.

Assessment

Modules are assessed through work-based projects.

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27 Feb 25

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A 2:2 degree in any discipline.

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£1,366 per year

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£1,366 per year

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£1,366 per year

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£3,238 per year

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£3,238 per year

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University of Warwick
University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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