Human Resource Management (CIPD accredited)
Course overview
• 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. • A degree of at least a 2:2, or equivalent
Key highlights
- Paves the way for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development membership
- Develop HRM strategies, policies, procedures and change programmes
- Practical problem-solving focused on HR's competitive advantage for your organisation
- Build networks with HR professionals from leading regional employers
- Attend one afternoon per week to fit around work commitments
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- HR manager
- HR business partner
- Learning and development manager
- Employee relations specialist
- Talent acquisition manager
- HR consultant
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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