Career Development

This course is designed for those already working within a careers setting or those interested in a career change and becoming a qualified practitioner in this exciting, dynamic and important sector. It incorporates the professional qualification (the QCD) into the structure of the Post Graduate Diploma so that you can achieve both an academic and professional qualification.

Our aim is to develop your skills, knowledge and competences to a level where you will be able to be a leader and developer in the sector if you so wish. To that end you will have the opportunity to add a dissertation to your PG Diploma and attain a full MA degree.

Over the years a number of our graduates have gone further to study at doctoral level with a Doctorate in Education (EdD) or a PhD and are now leading members of the profession.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.