Postgraduate Career Development and Employability courses
Our online Career Development courses
Career development and employability professionals play a vital role in helping people make informed decisions about their education, careers, and future opportunities. Whether supporting school leavers, university students, career changers, or experienced professionals navigating workplace transitions, these specialists empower individuals to achieve their goals and thrive in an increasingly complex labour market.
The University of Huddersfield was one of the first universities to establish career guidance courses, which means you will benefit from our 45 years of 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.
Why study Career Development and Employability at Huddersfield?
- Our careers courses have been designed with your professional practice in mind. We work with employers to develop content which reflects current policies and practices.
- You'll be taught by our experienced academics who are also careers sector experts.
- 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.
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Postgraduate Discovery Week will be taking place from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November. Book onto our range of online
Ready for Your Next Career Move?
Join our flexible online Career Development programmes and start building skills employers value.
Approved by the Career Development Institute
Successful completion leads to a CDI-approved qualification recognised for entry to the UK Register of Career Development Professionals.
Master's loan
Our online Master's in Career Development and Employability is eligible for Master's loan funding of up to £12,167. Find out more.
Taught by Career Guidance experts
Sue Edwards
Senior Lecturer
Sue is a Senior Lecturer on the MA and PgDip Career Development and Employability courses. She was a student on the course at Huddersfield in 2016 and joined the teaching team in 2021.
Kate Daubney
Senior Lecturer
Kate is a Senior Lecturer on the online Career Development and Employability MA and PgDip courses. She has been working in the careers world for over 20 years, starting with adult learners, then moving into higher and school-age education.
Dr Jodie Boyd
Senior Lecturer
Dr Jodie Boyd is the Subject Area Lead for Education here at the university. She has been teaching on the Career Development and Employability MA since 2017.
News and blogs
What do Career Development professionals do?
Gain insight into working in the Careers sector.
Salaries for Career Development professionals
Find out more about salaries for different roles within the Careers sector.
Graduate on-campus
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.
Postgraduate Career Development and Employability at Huddersfield
Discover the benefits of studying our Career Development MA and PGDip courses in this short video from Chris Webb, Higher Education Career Consultant and alumnus of the course.