Career Guidance and Coaching Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Career Guidance and Coaching Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Career Guidance and Coaching BA (Hons) at Northumbria gives you the knowledge and skills to help people navigate some of life’s biggest decisions using person-centred, counselling-informed approaches. Taught by research-active academics with backgrounds in counselling, coaching, career guidance, education, and social care, this course combines academic depth with hands-on practice.
Explore theories underpinning career development, coaching and counselling, and how social context and inequality shape people’s lives. Work directly with clients through placements, and build th...
Career Guidance and Coaching BA (Hons) at Northumbria gives you the knowledge and skills to help people navigate some of life’s biggest decisions using person-centred, counselling-informed approaches. Taught by research-active academics with backgrounds in counselling, coaching, career guidance, education, and social care, this course combines academic depth with hands-on practice.
Explore theories underpinning career development, coaching and counselling, and how social context and inequality shape people’s lives. Work directly with clients through placements, and build the reflective person-centred skills of effective, socially aware practitioners. CDI recognition and AC accreditation (subject to approval) mean your qualification carries genuine professional weight.
Graduates can pursue roles across education, public services, and private organisations, or move into self-employment. An optional placement or study abroad year lets you develop your skills in a professional setting before your final year.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B86-I33
Institution Code
N77
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112.0
Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach and assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. Additional Requirements: A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate is required. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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