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.

Careers

Our graduates occupy a range of relevant career development roles in the private and public sectors. Former students have gone on to publish and?disseminate?their work in a range of academic and professional contexts. PhD opportunities are available at Warwick within the Centre for Lifelong Learning and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

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Haneen
24 Feb 25

Warwick has been a home for me as an international student from Palestine, despite my very difficult personal circumstances. The staff are always supportive, and the knowledge I..Read more

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06 Feb 25

The university of Warwick is a campus university with lots of great outdoor spaces and nature walks. There are plenty of modern indoor study spaces which are great to study in...Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements 2:1i in any discipline. If you have alternative qualifications and relevant experience you are welcome to discuss these with the course team. Applicants must be working in a higher education career and employability development context.

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24 Feb 25
Education MPhil/PhD
Warwick has been a home for me as an international student from Palestine, despite my very difficult personal circumstances. The staff are always supportive, and the knowledge I...
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Emily
06 Feb 25
Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
The university of Warwick is a campus university with lots of great outdoor spaces and nature walks. There are plenty of modern indoor study spaces which are great to study in....
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