Career Development And Employability Postgraduate Diploma

University of Huddersfield

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1 year

Course duration

8/31/2025

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This practical course will allow you the opportunity to get the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) - alongside your Master's qualification. You'll learn about policy, practice and theories underpinning career guidance, equality and diversity, partnership working and research-based practice. You will also learn how to employ independent learning strategies that will enable you deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research while also developing your professional practice. Why Career Development and Employability? * The course can lead to a wide variety of interesting and rewarding career prospects in the career guidance and development sector including higher and further education careers and employability services, secondary education and third sector organisations. * You'll study 100% online on a one year full-time or two years part time basis. Successful completion of the course can result in the Career Development Institute approved qualification (the Qualification in Career Development or QCD) * Huddersfield has been teaching career guidance courses for over 40 years and has established a strong national reputation in the sector. You'll have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment. * This course is open to graduates from any discipline, as well as applicants with a professional qualification and/or suitable experience. **Professional links and accreditation:** Successful completion of the course may allow you to gain the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI) This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. In order to gain this qualification, you must complete the following module: Working with Individuals and Groups.

1 year - Full time

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Start Date

8/31/2025

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University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3DH, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

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The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning institution which aims to inspire an innovative generation of students as well as future global professionals.
The University has been recognised by many different organisations over the last few years as it continues to grow as a leading institution in West Yorkshire, England. It was named the 2013 Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year and in 2017 joined the world’s top 200 Young Universities in the THE rankings. It continues to be recognised for its teaching excellence, being given a gold rating by the Teaching Excellence Framework, winning the inaugural Gold Teaching Excellence Award and being named No.1 in the UK for highly qualified teaching staff by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Students can benefit from first-class teaching at the state-of-the-art Queensgate Campus that is based on the south-east of Huddersfield town centre. It has been the site of some massive investment over the last few years, providing modern, specialist facilities for a range of subjects and a large Student Central hub to support social activities and other student support services.
The convenient campus is based in a multicultural town with close links to major cities such as Leeds and Manchester, both accessible by public transport. The University places a focus on internationalism and welcomes around 4,000 international students per year from countries around the globe. It is a flourishing institution which is continuing to grow and develop industry links which give excellent opportunities for students both during their studies and after graduation.

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