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Career Development and Coaching Studies (PGCert) (Pre-May 2024 Version - for reference only)

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Explore our Career Development and Coaching Studies, taught Postgraduate Certificate.

Career Development and Coaching Studies PGCert will support your learning as a career development practitioner. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning will provide you with a thorough grounding in the skills and knowledge required for your career.


Course overview header

The Postgraduate Certificate provides a foundation for today’s career development professional. It is approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI) as meeting the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals. The course consists of three 20 credit modules.


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2:2 in any discipline

Or

Level 7 Postgraduate Award from the Centre for Lifelong Learning

Or

Significant professional experience/current employment in a relevant field of work + level 4-6 cognate qualification in a related field + related academic/employer reference.

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 individuals who wish to work in these areas. If you have alternative qualifications and relevant experience, you are welcome to discuss these with the course team. You must be able to produce written work of a good standard.


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  • Band B
  • Overall IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online) score of 7.0 and minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

    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 visit our visa pages and read the guidance provided to see if your visa permits study at The University of Warwick.


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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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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.

Career Coaching

This module enables participants to develop understanding and skills in career coaching, and their use in facilitating career development learning. In addition, it aims to develop an ability to use career development theories skilfully and creatively in managing career coaching conversations. Students also integrate this understanding with their ongoing reflective practice of career coaching in a variety of contexts.


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  • Career-related Learning
  • Labour Market Information and Employability
  • Careers in Organisations
  • Career, Vocation and Calling
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Teaching for this course is a blend of workshops and virtual learning.


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Vary between 10-40 students dependent on the module.


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


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Modules are assessed through a combination of assignments (5,000 word projects) and case studies.


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 and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

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