Overview

Career development professionals assist individuals in exploring career options, making well-informed choices, and creating effective strategies to reach their professional objectives. They work in a variety of educational and professional settings in the UK and internationally. Career Development programme is offered at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) .

The demand for career development practitioners is growing. As the world of work evolves, people increasingly need careers support and management skills to navigate transitions positively. Our courses prepare you to meet this need with confidence.

Careers / Further study

At certificate level (60 credits), the course provides a solid foundation for those wishing to become fully qualified career practitioners and forms the basis of progression to the Postgraduate Diploma. You'll gain knowledge sought after in a range of fields in the career development sector, including enterprise, placements, employer relations, volunteering, mentoring, student advice and support, personal development and life coaching.

At diploma level (120 credits), the course opens the door to higher-level roles, enabling you to become a fully qualified career development professional. Complete the QCD and you'll be equipped to provide personal career guidance and career-related learning in UK schools, colleges and universities. Alternatively, you may wish to gain international experience by taking your skills overseas.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Frameworks for Career and Enterprise Development

Careers and Enterprise in Practice

Career Guidance Theory and Practice

Careers and Enterprise in Context

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development Counselling Psychology View 29 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Usually applicants will have an undergraduate degree (2:2 or equivalent) but applicants with other qualifications or professional experience are also encouraged to apply. We'll consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course.

If the Postgraduate Diploma is over five years old then it will be necessary for you to be currently working in a relevant field.

Please contact a Programme Leader to discuss your eligibility for the course.

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Tuition Fees

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1685 GBP / module

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1685 GBP / module

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Additional Details

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