Career Development Theories (PGA) (2023 Entry)
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The Career Development Theories PGA 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.
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 will also develop confident and creative practice informed by key career development concepts. You will learn to cultivate innovative and effective practice appropriate to a range of relevant roles.
This course is designed for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including individuals who are currently involved in career development and coaching support, and those who wish to work in these areas. You must be able to produce written work of a good standard.
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- Band A
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Career Development Theories
This module aims to develop systematic knowledge and comprehensive understanding of classic and contemporary career development theories from a range of discipline areas. It also aims at enhancing confident and creative theoretically-informed practice in relation to a range of relevant roles.
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.
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Vary between 20-40 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.
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The assignment consists of a work-based project.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.