Human Resource Management at University of Derby - UCAS

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Course summary

Aim towards the higher levels of HR management with our Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. A flexible, progressive postgraduate programme.

  • Gain vital career development skills and improve your professional status on a course which paves the way for membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Learn how to develop HRM strategies, policies, procedures and change programmes within a dynamic business context
  • Undertake practical problem-solving and focus on the areas where HRM can add competitive advantage to your own organisation
  • Build your networks with influential HR professionals from leading regional employers
  • Balance your studies with your work commitments: you will attend the University on one afternoon per week, usually 2pm to 7pm
The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is ideal both for specialist HR practitioners and for general managers who would like to improve their portfolio of skills. Approved by the CIPD, it offers a thorough and highly relevant learning programme which you can customise to meet your specific career needs.

Modules

Leading, Managing and Developing People; Employment Law; Developing Professional Practice; Human Resource Management in an International Context; Strategic Talent Development; Investigating a Business Issue from a HRM Perspective.

Assessment method

Each module is assessed by a coursework component. This can take a number of different formats, including a report and a portfolio. Additionally, three of the modules carry a formal exam-based component: two exams in year one and one exam in year two.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of

Entry requirements

You'll usually need: A degree of at least a 2:2, or equivalent; If your first language is not English you will need a proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5); Relevant work experience.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £975* Module
Northern Ireland £975* Module
Scotland £975* Module
Wales £975* Module

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Human Resource Management at University of Derby - UCAS