About
The Centre for Career and Personal Development is situated at Runcie Court, part of the University's Salomons campus, comprising of over 30 acres of outstanding countryside.
Runcie Court part of the University's Salomons Campus
Runcie Court was built at the end of 19th century as a mansion stable block, to form part of the Sir David Lionel Salomons Estate.
The stables building has the appearance of miniature French chateau and retains many of its original Victorian features. It was carefully redeveloped in 2000 in order to house the Centre and to provide additional teaching facilities. Runcie Court, as it was renamed, remain a Grade II* listed building.
The Centre for Career and Personal Development (CCPD) offers an important range of programmes to professionals working in the career education and guidance sector, including an MA in Career Guidance (incorporating the Qualification in Careers Guidance) and a Foundation degree in Working with Young People and Young People's Services.
A view of the lake within the grounds of the University's Salomons Campus
The Centre also offers a Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Supervision Studies, and a programme of study for Careers Education in schools and colleges. In addition we also offer a Certificate in Mentoring and Support (via Blended Learning) for professionals supporting adult learners in a range of employment settings.
From 2006 the Centre has been offering the Foundation degree in Working with Young People and Young People's Services. This programme is aimed at people who do not have the qualifications for direct entry into a range of professional training routes in the area of working with young people.
All the programmes offered by the Centre are of an applied nature, reflecting the Centre's commitment to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills for their role in the expanding guidance sector.
The Centre has a research base which has been characterised by joint projects with other public, private and voluntary agencies in the UK and Europe. We offer a range of short courses and consultancy work to guidance employers. The teaching staff contribute to national and international conferences and publications.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre, which is based at our University's Salomons Campus. Our main location includes a specialist library, a purpose-built interview training suite, excellent teaching accommodation and a cafe on site. Short-term residential accommodation is normally available in the beautiful setting of this interesting, landscaped, parkland estate.