Online Career Guidance Top Up Degree :: Accredited Universities

If you already hold a Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Career Guidance and want to continue your personal and professional development, this course will allow you to undertake a focused piece of research and 'top up' your qualification to a masters degree. It may be of particular interest to you if you would like to gain credit for research you are already undertaking as part of your work.

The course is conducted entirely by distance learning, offering you the flexibility to study while you continue to work in the guidance field. However you will gain continual support from experienced career guidance tutors.

You will gain research, communication and presentation skills to complement the knowledge and experience you have already gained in your work and previous qualifications.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance or similar and you must currently be in employment within an organisation concerned with career guidance to be eligible for the programme.
If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. For details of the English language tests we accept please follow this link.
This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.

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The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education degree was developed for career changers and prepares graduates to teach and work with young students. After successful completion of this early childhood education degree program, graduates may be qualified to teach Kindergarten through third and also have the skills necessary to work as preschool teachers or daycare providers.

This master‛s in early childhood education degree focuses on topics such as: early literacy development, foundations of early childhood, child guidance, management and environment, introduction to the exceptional learner, child growth and development, structured English immersion, and instructional teaching methodologies of language, math, science, social studies, and the Arts.

This program also includes two 8-week internship experiences: one in a birth to pre-school setting and another in a K-3 setting. Upon approval, this early childhood education degree program will lead to teaching licensure in Arizona.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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The course aims to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance in an international setting and provides a sound framework for those wishing to pursue further study or to enhance employment opportunities. The course has been primarily designed for those interested in accounting as users of accounting information rather than providers. It is also suitable for those who may be interested in following a career in commerce or in the not for profit sector and for those thinking of continuing academic study. Successful completion of the degree will offer the opportunity for graduates to enrol on a one-year MSc Accounting and Finance programme.
During this course, students will learn about the key aspects and developments in the delivery of international accounting and financial management, examining current trends in international financial regulation and developing skills of criticism and analysis. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and evaluate the factors shaping the financial environment, both in the UK and internationally.
The top up course concentrates on detailing advanced accounting concepts and current trends and developments in finance. Core modules include advanced accounting and international finance. In addition, students can choose a finance issue of particular interest to them and, with the support and guidance of a project supervisor, complete a 12,000 word project.

Entry Requirements

Must be a current member of the IFA.
Must be able to provide a personal development log that clearly demonstrated continual professional development to IFA standards.
Higher National Diploma or equivalent (Edexcel, ABE, NCC) or Foundation Degree in a related field. Professional qualifications up to stage 2 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA or for students who have successfully completed the CPA Foundation papers. International students with Higher Diplomas or degrees from their own country will be considered. English requirement is IELTS 6.0.

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Notes

This course is not available to international students.

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A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute. The programme is based around your personal interests and research passions rather than any pre-set curriculum. It’s an opportunity to develop your own agenda and do what you find interesting, every day.
Once you have negotiated the topic with your supervisor, you will develop mastery of research methods that are appropriate to your chosen field. You will also critically investigate your topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team.

Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.

Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. A PhD is highly advisable if you are considering a career as an academic.

More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert in a particular topic. It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country – and discovering things that no-one else has ever discovered.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a Masters degree or an equivalent qualification.

We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.

If English is not your first language, you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Other Fees

When you have completed your study and research you will spend additional time writing up your thesis. The write up fee will be charged during this period.

One-off write up fee

Domestic students - £2,520

International students - £6,600

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The Master of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Youth Ministry is designed for those who have a passion for serving and helping youth achieve their greatest potential. Those seeking a career in church youth ministry typically work in conjunction with a pastor, and are focused on providing biblical guidance, as well as helping their young congregation grow personally and spiritually. Others in Youth Ministry work in para-church groups in collaboration with others in their organizational structure and often in conjunction with local church leaders. This youth ministry degree requires a total of 38 credits and may be taken online or at one of our campus locations.

The MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Youth Ministry prepares students with biblical and theological knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge in leadership settings.This program focuses on learning to listen and guide youth through the most challenging part of their development. Coursework includes a study of spiritual growth and the major doctrines of the Christian faith including the doctrines of revelation, God, humanity, and the world. Topics of study also include the theological structures and themes of the Old and New Testament historical and literary documents.

Our master‛s degree with an emphasis in Youth Ministry is ideal for those who are looking to minister and mentor today‛s youth. Through this degree you will study the techniques used in mentoring and providing pastoral ministry among youth.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

OR

A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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