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Senior People Professional (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Exeter - UCAS

University of Exeter

Degree level: Postgraduate

Senior People Professional (Degree Apprenticeship) (Taught)

Course options

2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

  • Designed for current professional managers who want to drive improvements in HR/L&D/OD. Apprentices will champion the people agenda, creating work environments and cultures that get their workforce delivering their best
  • This programme allows individuals to specialise their learning towards Human Resource, Organisation Development or Learning and Development
  • This applied programme will equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed within the Human Resource/Organisation Development/Learning and Development area.
  • Apprentices will explore the latest research evidence, and experience of people management in practice, and gain a firm grounding within their subject area, encompassing all of the various facets of the employee lifecycle – from recruitment to discharge
  • The programme is designed to follow the latest professional standards as described by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Suitable for a range of professionals operating in the HRM field.  Specific job roles relevant for this apprenticeship may include (but are not necessarily limited to): Human Resource Director/Manager, People Director, Chief People Officer, Head of HR, Human Resource Officer/Advisor, Talent Acquisition Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Learning and Development Manager/Advisor/Director, Organisation Development Manager/Advisor/Director.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

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Entry requirements

At least three years’ experience in a managerial/professional HR/ L&D/OD role and a second-class honours degree or equivalent or CIPD Level 5. Alternatively, a minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial/ professional HR/L&D/OD role would be considered if no prior degree is held. In a role that supports the gathering of evidence required for the Senior People Professional Apprenticeship standard, for example the opportunity to lead projects, access to influence strategy and implement changes. If applicants are overqualified through experience or qualifications, they may not be eligible for funding. There is a requirement from the Education and Skills Funding Agency that apprentices hold a level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Individual employers may set additional selection criteria in discussion with the University. Applicants must have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship- please see the ESFA guidance for further information. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Senior People Professional (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Exeter - UCAS