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PostgraduateMA

Career Development and Employability (Distance Learning)

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£7,900Per Year (Intl)
£7,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MA Career Development and Employability (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield. Based in Huddersfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course is for current or aspiring career guidance and employability professionals across a range of settings such as schools, colleges, universities and government employment agencies, or those who work independently like career coaches or counsellors. On this distance learning course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of critical reflection and how to employ independent learning strategies to enable you to evaluate and inform your professional practice. You’ll also develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research and learn about po... Home/uk fees are £7,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Critical Reflection and Professional Practice
Career Guidance Theory and Policy
Educational Research Methods
Equality
Diversity and Inclusion in Career Development
Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement
Career Development Practice and Intervention
Dissertation in Career Development and Employability
Contemporary Issues in Employability and Labour Markets
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£15,800

Home Student Fee

£7,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Finance £7,900 This information is for Home and International students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27. Read more about total credits required for a range of degrees, to allow you to calculate the potential total cost. Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University. Read more about what is and is not covered by Tuition Fees including compliance for Goods and Services Tax for International Students studying an online cour

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💼 Employment Breakdown

100%Working
95%Professional Jobs
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