Career Management and Counselling (MSc) - 2012/2013 entry
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Overview
This programme combines an in-depth study of career management, counselling and coaching with practical training in career counselling skills, the development of research skills and the academic study of behaviour at work. It will enable you to critically evaluate theory, research and practice in these fields.
It is one of the few programmes in the UK to focus on adult career management and counselling. It attracts individuals working in a wide range of settings and organisational contexts, and provides excellent opportunities for peer learning and networking.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Suitable for those wanting careers in adult career counselling and other career-based roles, such as mentoring or coaching.
- Unique combination of theoretical rigour and practical skills training.
- Our Department of Organizational Psychology is renowned for its quality teaching and expertise in the delivery of part-time programmes.
- Combination of face-to-face teaching and network learning allowing you to study from home, at work or abroad.
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Course structure
You complete six taught compulsory modules and undertake training in career counselling skills:
- Understanding and Changing Organizations
- Career Counselling and Coaching
- Selection and Assessment
- Motivation and Performance
- Life Career Development
- Work and Well-Being.
Research methods and skills will be integrated throughout the course. You will also complete a supervised independent applied research project.
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Study resources
Access to an extensive range of electronic resources, including specially prepared texts for each module. Use of the online learning environment with a high level of staff support.
Find out more about our student support and study facilities.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Organizational Psychology. Progress to PhD will normally be dependent on gaining at least a merit grade in the Master's programme. It will also be dependent on a member of the teaching staff agreeing to act as principal supervisor for your research.
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Careers information
Career counselling and coaching is an expanding profession, given the changing world of work and ever-increasing career options. A large number of students have completed these programmes over the years, and they have a remarkable success rate in applying for jobs in the field. Some have joined career management and outplacement agencies; some have taken up positions in university careers advisory services; others have set up their own private practice. Not all want to spend their time doing one-to-one work, however, and some use the skills and knowledge gained on the course to progress in their current management role: for example, some with HR backgrounds have taken the lead in their organisation to develop career management initiatives for employees.
In a recent Graduate Destination Survey, our graduates told us they were working as managers and consultants for law firms, the British Council, Shell, American Express and the London Business School.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- Applications accepted January–early September; early application is recommended.
- Online application
Online applications open Monday 17 October. If you have any questions, please contact us (see details above).
- Application deadlines and interviews
