MA Career Development and Employability

The Career Development and Employability MA at University of Huddersfield is a comprehensive course designed precisely to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to make a successful career in career development and employability services. This course offers a critical examination of theories related to career development and employability alongside practical skills training, enhancing learner’s professional practice in a variety of contexts and sectors.Course Content: This MA programme is divided into different modules that cover key areas such as theoretical perspectives on career development and employability, research and reflective practice, professional ethics and claims, labour market studies and contemporary issues in career development. Key Modules: The course comprises of modules including: 'Approaches to Career Development and Employability', 'Career Development Theories', 'Reflective Practice and Research', 'Professional Ethics and Claims', 'Labour Market Studies', and 'Contemporary Issues in Career Development and Employability'. Accreditations: The Career Development and Employability MA programme is accredited by the Career Development Institute (CDI). This means that graduates will meet the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals, the single nationally recognised point of professional registration for practitioners in the sector. Future Careers: With an MA in Career Development and Employability, students are well-prepared for roles such as career consultants, employability advisors, recruiters, HR professionals, and training and development managers. It is commonly pursued by individuals who want to develop their career in education, career coaching, human resources, recruitment or performance management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.