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PostgraduateMA

Career Guidance and Development

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£10,125Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Career Guidance and Development at University of Derby is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. - Learn how to design and deliver effective career guidance to make a genuine difference to people’s lives - Gain your masters degree alongside a high-quality, nationally recognised professional award, the Qualification in Career Development from the Career Development Institute - Hone your practical skills and gain fresh perspectives on relevant work-based placements - Conduct your own research project on a theme which matches your professional interests and ambitions - Draw on the expertise of our International Centre for Guidance Studies, a world-leading centre which is helping s... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Career Development Theory and Practice
Individual Guidance and Counselling Skills
Labour Market Information and Analysis
Career Guidance in Educational Settings
Professional Ethics and Equality in Guidance
Research Methods in Career Development
Work-based Placement and Reflective Practice
Dissertation in Career Guidance and Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,125

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£10,125

Home Student Fee

£10,125

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£19,500£26,000£33,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Career Guidance and Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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