Distance learners careers support

Postgraduate Professional Development Award

Our Postgraduate Professional Development Award offers opportunities for you to engage with your personal and professional development throughout your postgraduate studies.

With flexibility at the forefront, you can set your own goals and create your own pathway to gain recognition of your commitment to employability, selecting from a range career development masterclasses and activities delivered by Careers Network.

Step 1: Self-enrol on our Postgraduate Professional Development Canvas course and explore the introductory resources

Step 2: Build your own pathway through the employability Award, according to your own career stage and development needs as follows:

  • Build 20 hours of experience from our development activities*

Step 3: Complete your assessment on the Canvas site

*Please note that activities should be selected from the list on Canvas.

Careers Connect

Careers Connect is the online portal which provides all UoB students and graduates access to appointments, events, articles and vacancies.

  • Appointments - book an appointment with our friendly careers team to discuss career plans
  • Events - browse and book onto a workshop or employer event
  • Jobs/vacancies - view all the latest jobs and opportunities
  • My Attributes - your personal development platform
  • Career Discovery Feed - 1000s of industry and sector articles

Contact Careers Network

If you have any careers related queries, please contact Careers Network below: