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Are you looking to switch careers?

If you’re looking to switch professions, change industries or follow a lifelong ambition, distance learning can equip you with the skills, knowledge and qualifications employers are looking for, without having to put your life on hold. For many students, this provides a practical career change online degree pathway that fits around existing work and family commitments.

With part-time, flexible, 100% online study, you can complete your studies in just 12 or 24 months, ready to start your new career. Whether you're seeking an online masters part-time option or a postgraduate diploma, you can study flexibly while preparing for your next professional step. Many of our Distance Learning courses are accredited by professional and industry bodies, giving you confidence that you’re developing relevant and recognised expertise to support your next career move.

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Caroline Linder

Career Development and Employability - PGDip (Distance Learning)

Caroline graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Career Development. She studied the course to support her career transition from the legal sector to the careers sector, and credits it with helping her secure her current role as a Career Consultant at the University of Cambridge.

Subjects

With almost 100 Distance Learning courses across a variety of subjects, the University of Huddersfield is sure to have something for you. You can learn more about the Distance Learning subjects at Huddersfield below:

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