Career Guidance
Course overview
• Postgraduate qualification at Level 7, designed for professionals working in careers education and guidance • Delivered fully online, offering flexible study alongside work and personal commitments • Taught by expert academics and qualified careers professionals from the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) • Practice-focused learning, enabling you to apply theory directly to your own professional or organisational context • Career Advisors working in schools, colleges or Universities as well as anyone looking tow ork in the community or develop their own private practice • Anyone looking to change career and become a careers advisor if they have access to a context to develop their practice
Key highlights
- Level 7 postgraduate qualification for careers education and guidance professionals
- Delivered fully online, flexible around work and personal commitments
- Taught by academics and careers professionals from iCeGS
- Practice-focused learning applied to your own professional context
- Suits career changers with access to a practice setting
Entry requirements
Postgraduate qualification at Level 7, designed for professionals working in careers education and guidance Practitioners seeking a DfE-recognised qualification to meet statutory training requirements Virtual live classrooms and online tutorials led by experienced tutors International career guidance roles where UK-recognised qualifications are valued Develop research and critical thinking skills, supporting progression to a full master’s degree you should normally hold a first degree, however equivalent experience and achievement may be considered for applicants with less formal qualifications. Evidence of equivalence of knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a first degree are required Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications* If you are applying based on experience and achievement, please supply a CV / Resume to evidence your knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to first degree level
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Careers Adviser
- School or College Careers Adviser
- University Careers Consultant
- Community Careers Guidance Practitioner
- Private Practice Career Coach
Cost of study
UK/Home: £880 per year | International: £880 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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