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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Warwick
Part Time
SEP-25
2.5 years
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Warwick
Part Time
SEP-25
2.5 years
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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 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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,950 per year
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)
Students from EU
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Students from International
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