Course overview

The course consists of six 20 credit modules: two core and four optional. Each module is taught via a blend of contact time and distance learning. The blend varies according to each module (see below Further Module Information).

The course involves both independent study, tutorials 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 (further details in AGCAS events calendar).

Two annual start dates

There are two intakes each year at the start of April and October for this part-time course. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply three months before each intake.

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Support and supervision

There is significant individual support available through the extended course team consisting of Dr Tania Lyden, Dr Phil McCash, Gill Frigerio, Ian Day, Dr John Gough (all Warwick staff) and the AGCAS Learning Team.

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.

Applicants must have, or be expected to achieve, an English language test certificate that meets our Band A English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component score below 6.0 (or equivalent). Please see the PG admissions webpage to find out if you are exempt from the English language entry requirements.

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. Full-time applicants are advised to consider our MA Career Development and Coaching Studies (PL 561).

Student VISAs

The University of Warwick is not currently sponsoring students on part-time courses, including part-time courses that are akin to distance learning, with a Student visa.

Therefore, we will not be able to produce a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for a part-time course.

Please click on the following link and read the guidance provided to see if your visa permits study at The University of Warwick: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/international/immigration/othervisas/whatvisa/risks/Link opens in a new window 

Alternative qualifications and experience

*If you have alternative qualifications and relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss these with the Course Leader (Dr Tania LydenLink opens in a new window).

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 Diploma CEIGHE to the MA CEIGHE.

Support for research

You will attend a Research in Professional Practice workshop (see dates) and are allocated a dissertation supervisor. The workshop and supervision are provided to assist participants with undertaking an initial literature review, constructing research questions and designing a methodology. There is considerable experience available within the course team and most topics connected with career development and coaching can be pursued.

Progression

Former students have gone on to publish and disseminate their work in a range of academic and professional contexts. Our graduates occupy a range of roles in higher education careers work including management, education and career coaching. PhD opportunities are available at Warwick within the Centre for Lifelong Learning and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

How to apply

Applications are now open,

• Applications now closed for April 2024 part-time study.
• Part-time October 2024 start: Apply nowLink opens in a new window. Applications will close on 31 August 2024.

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Before you apply

Read our notes on How to Apply.

Come to an online taster session with course teaching staff to receive personalised guidance about studying this programme and meet like-minded potential applicants. Register for Wed 15 May 13:00-14:00.

Funding and bursaries

See PG Dip CEIGHE course fees and funding for more information. View potential additional fees.

View Warwick postgraduate funding and scholarship page.

Further module information

Modules linked to an additional AGCAS course are shown below. The AGCAS/Warwick Qualification page provides general information, whereas you can find more detailed module information including dates, costs, aims, learning outcomes and assessments on the AGCAS Training and Conferences pages. Please note that:

• AGCAS courses are run by AGCAS and separately charged.
• For publicity purposes, the Career Development Theories and Research in Professional Practice workshops are advertised in the AGCAS calendar but are not run by AGCAS and do not carry a separate charge.

Modules 2023/24

For date and time of the latest modules, please see Modules and Key Dates.

Available core modules are:

Further optional modules are:

Modules 2022/23

For modules available in 2022/23, please see Modules and Key Dates.