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Career Development Theories PGA

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Find out more about our Career Development Theories, CDCS taught PGA at Warwick

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Postgraduate Award (PGA)

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1 year part-time

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April and September

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Centre for Lifelong Learning

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University of Warwick

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The Career Development Theories PGA on Career Development and Coaching Studies programme is designed for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of classic and contemporary career development theories and use this to develop confident and creative practice.

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This Postgraduate Award aims to develop systematic knowledge and comprehensive understanding of classic and contemporary career development theories from a range of discipline areas. It is made up of just one 20 credit module which is described further below and has more accessible entry requirements.

Once you have received the Award, you can apply for a longer course within the Career Development and Coaching Studies suite and apply for the transfer of your credit. You are advised to discuss this with the course team.

Watch the following video from course director, Wendy Pearson.

This video was filmed in 2023.

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30 hours of blended learning consisting of in-person workshops with further materials provided via a virtual learning environment, supported by core reading available electronically, and a post-workshop webinar. There is no need to purchase or borrow your core reading materials.

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Vary between 15-30 students dependent on the module.

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Each module typically consists of intensive in-person workshops combined with independent learning using on-line study materials, links to key readings, and online webinars.

Two Annual Start Dates

There are two intakes each year in April and October for this course. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply three months before each intake.

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The assignment consists of a work-based project.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be accessible when you register for the module and you will be allocated to any relevant Warwick small group classes. 

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Reading Lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform. 

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue. 

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

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These courses are designed for applicants who are working in a higher education careers environment and able to produce written work of a good standard.

The University's standard entrance requirement is an undergraduate degree graded at 2:2 in any discipline*. Equivalent professional qualifications can also be considered.

*If you have alternative qualifications and relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss these with the course team.

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  • Band B
  • Overall IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online) score of 6.5 and minimum component scores not below 6.0.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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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.

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Please note all dates are provisional and will be confirmed later in the timetabling process once you are enrolled on the course. Please contact us for more detailed information on content and availability.

For 2023/24 entry, please see Modules and Key dates.

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There are no optional modules for this course.

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Supporting You

There is significant support available through your personal tutor, teaching team, the extended course team and student support team in the Centre for Lifelong Learning.

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Support from the Department

There is significant support available through your personal tutor, teaching team, the extended course team and student support team in the Centre for Lifelong Learning.

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Your career

Our graduates occupy a range of relevant career development roles and many rise within the sector as they progress through and achieve the CDCS qualification. Many students progress to the PG Certificate CDCS, PG Diploma CDCS or the MA CDCS. Former MA students have gone on to publish and disseminate their work in a range of academic and professional contexts and secured prizes for this. PhD opportunities are available at Warwick within the Centre for Lifelong LearningLink opens in a new window and the Warwick Institute for Employment ResearchLink opens in a new window. 

Hear from our students

"I was at a crossroads as to what kind of career I wanted, but I knew it was working directly with vulnerable individuals and supporting them to take positive steps forward."

Shaheen, MA Graduate 2017

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Online applicant event

Before you apply, see if you could come onto an online event to meet course teaching staff and like-minded applicants. Ask any questions you have about studying this course, and get personalised guidance to see if this is the right option for you.

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