Career Guidance and Development

University of Derby

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year

Career Guidance and Development MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Derby, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

- 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 shape the future of the career guidance profession

- Learn from an enthusiastic and experienced team of staff who are recognised as experts in this field

- Enjoy maximum flexibility: take this programme on a full-time or part-time basis so that you can fit your studies around your other commitments

Our MA Career Guidance and Development provides an ideal stepping stone for anyone seeking to enter the career development profession or for established professionals looking to develop their practice. It should be especially valuable for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as Education, Sociology, Psychology and Social Work and for individuals who are already employed in a variety of relevant roles and settings either inside or outside the career guidance sector.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Derby

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Derby

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Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Postgraduate