Career Guidance and Coaching (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

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.

Career Prospects

Graduates could pursue roles across a wide range of settings, including schools, colleges, universities, local authorities, mental health and well-being services, voluntary or private organisations, with self-employment in coaching or career consultancy another option.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in fields such as psychological therapies, counselling, psychology, social work, mental health nursing and teaching. Where accreditation is in place, graduates may be eligible for CDI and AC membership, supporting ongoing professional development. Newcastle's strong public sector and education landscape offers meaningful opportunities to build professional connections throughout your studies.