Why study Career Development and Employability at Huddersfield?

  • Specialist pathways, including higher education.
  • 100% online or blended study options.
  • Approved by the Career Development Institute (CDI).
  • Taught by research active academics and careers specialists.
  • Open to graduates of any subject (relevant experience also considered).

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Join an award winning Business School

Our Career Development courses are run by academics from the Huddersfield Business School, which won the award for Business School of the Year at the 2023 Times Higher Education Awards.

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On-demand webinar: A Career in Careers

Join Jodie Boyd and Dr Bob Gilworth, Course Tutors for the Career Development MA/PGDip, to discover our course offering, which includes flexible distance and blended learning study options.

Build a career in Career Development

Our careers courses have been designed with your professional practice in mind. We work with employers to develop courses and modules which reflect current policies and practices.

In fact, the University of Huddersfield was one of the first universities to establish career guidance courses, which means you will benefit from our 45 years' sector experience. This experience means we have a reputation for producing highly employable graduates who go on to work across the career development sector both nationally and internationally.

Need proof? We are Top 300 in the world for Education and Training (QS World University Rankings 2024). And you'll be taught by our experienced academics who are also careers sector experts - see for yourself.

Specialist pathways

You'll have the option to choose between our specialist pathways in higher education, employer engagement and schools and colleges, allowing you to tailor your studies to your own career ambitions.

UK's Number 1 Young University

The University of Huddersfield was ranked top in the UK in the 2024 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. 

Our Career Development courses

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Distance learning

Our distance learning Career Development courses allow you to study 100% online, from any location, at any time; and you can choose between full or part-time study.

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Blended learning

Our blended learning Career Development courses are available to study full or part-time and allow you to combine online study with in-person study at our state-of-the-art campus.

Master's loan

Both our online and blended learning Master's in Career Development and Employability are eligible for Master's loan funding of up to £12,167.

Approved by the Career Development Institute

Our Career Development and Employability courses provide you with the opportunity to take the Qualification in Career Development (QCD) - the nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by the Career Development Institute (CDI). 

The Career Development Institute logo for approved QCG/D centres.

Staff Profiles

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Jodie Boyd

Jodie is the Course Leader for Career Development and Employability.

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Sue Edwards

Sue is a Senior Lecturer on the Career Development and Employability courses. 

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Dr Bob Gilworth

Bob is a Senior Lecturer on the Career Development and Employability courses. 

Multiple start dates

Begin your studies in January (online only), May (online only) or September (blended) - whenever suits you best.

Postgraduate Career Development and Employability at Huddersfield

Graduation

Whether you study online or in-person, you’ll be invited to Huddersfield to attend your graduation ceremony. Here, you’ll be able to celebrate your success with your family, coursemates and tutors.

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What do Career Development professionals do?

Gain insight into working in the Careers sector. 

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Salaries for Career Development professionals

Find out more about salaries for different roles within the Careers sector.

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