PgDip Career Guidance and Development
Edinburgh Napier University
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Postgraduate Diploma

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Sighthill Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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1 Year

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Postgraduate Diploma

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Sighthill Campus

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SEP-25

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Course info

You will study the latest developments in career development theory and career counselling and coaching practice as well as undertake work placements and work based learning to prepare you for work in the career development sector. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support your clients navigate the complex web of pathways in employment and education and develop their career potential. You will work with young people, adults, parents, teachers, employers and training ...Read more

You will study the latest developments in career development theory and career counselling and coaching practice as well as undertake work placements and work based learning to prepare you for work in the career development sector. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support your clients navigate the complex web of pathways in employment and education and develop their career potential. You will work with young people, adults, parents, teachers, employers and training providers.With an excellent employment rate for graduates, our postgraduate diploma combines academic study with practical professional training, including up to four weeks of work placement. Academic teaching staff on the programme are also qualified and experienced career professionals and bring additional specialist expertise to the course.Work Placement- Yes

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75/101
CUG Ranking
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86th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. Applicants who meet the minimum entry criteria will be interviewed for this programme.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£6,960 per year

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Students from Domestic

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

£6,960 per year

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Students from Other UK

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The mentioned fee is for Republic of Ireland.

£6,960 per year

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Students from Scotland

£6,960 per year

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Students from Wales

£6,960 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£17,750 per year

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Students from EU

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

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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Uni info

Edinburgh Napier University
9 Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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