Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education

Postgraduate Certificate

The PG Certificate develops a foundation of knowledge and skills for all staff involved in higher education careers and employability work. The course is designed if you are new to the work and/or if you wish to enrol on a shorter course than the PG Diploma and MA. The course is delivered by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and designed and taught in partnership with this professional body. It leads to an award by the university. It is also approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI) as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.

Starts

October and April annually - April 2018 entry is now closed for applications.
2018/19 - October 1 2018 and April 1 2019

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate

Programme code

P-L577

Credits

60 at Level 7 in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

Venue

Conference Centre / Teaching Rooms / Distance Learning, University of Warwick

Entry requirements

The University's standard entrance requirement is an undergraduate degree graded at 2:2 or above*. The course is designed for applicants who are working in a higher education careers environment and able to produce written work of a good standard.

Length

Up to 2.5 years

Contact

Please use our Contact page to send us an enquiry

Teaching methods

The PG Certificate consists of four modules: two core 20 credit modules and two 10 credit optional modules. All modules are taught via a blend of contact time and distance learning. The blend varies according to each module (see table). 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. Everyone will start with the core modules: Career Development Theories and the next available Challenges of Careers Work in Higher Education module. These modules run twice a year (see dates and further details in the AGCAS events calendar).

Support

There is significant individual support available through the extended course team consisting of Phil McCash (Warwick), Gill Frigerio (Warwick), Sharon West (Warwick), Linda Byrne (AGCAS), Moira Dodd, Erica Imhof and highly experienced AGCAS Trainers and Mentors.

Overseas applicants

Part-time international and EU applicants are welcomed. We have received successful applications from a range of countries including the UK, Ireland, Norway, France, Germany, Romania, Slovenia, USA, China and Australia.

Alternative qualifications and experience

*If you have alternative qualifications and relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss these with the Course Director (Phil McCash).

HECSU Bursary

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) provides the HECSU Training Bursary Scheme to support participants on this joint AGCAS & University of Warwick course.

Progression

Former students now occupy a range of roles in higher education careers work including management, education and career coaching. Many students progress from the PG Certificate CEIGHE to the PG Diploma or MA CEIGHE.

Further module information

Modules linked to an additional AGCAS course are shown below. AGCAS courses are run by AGCAS and separately charged. More detailed module information is available by clicking on the relevant module title e.g. aims, learning outcomes, assessment and name of the linked AGCAS course in the AGCAS events calendar if relevant. The AGCAS qualification page provides general information and the AGCAS events page provides latest detailed information on workshops and AGCAS courses including dates and costs.