Masters | Postgraduate Course - Professional HR MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert Course Details within BPP University College

MSc 6 to 18 months PT

The BPP MSc Professional HR is a high-level qualification, designed to significantly enhance the careers of experienced HR professionals. It will equip you with the practical, critical and strategic skills you need to lead with confidence in the most challenging modern HR environments.

This qualification is also aligned with the Advanced Standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Key Information
•Tailor your degree to your desired career path with a range of specialist modules
•Part-time teaching and online independent study
•Discover new networking opportunities inside and outside the classroom
•Study at purpose built, state-of-the-art venues across the UK
•Personal tutor support via email and telephone
•Benefit from free specialist one-to-one careers advice
•Learn from experienced HR professionals, majority FCIPD Chartered Members
•Learn from real-world scenarios based on tutor expertise
•Gain a CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR alongside your MSc

Supporting your career aspirations
The BPP MSc Professional HR supports individual career aspirations. It equips you with the in-depth knowledge and strategic understanding expected at senior managerial level. It is suitable for senior HR practitioners who have aspirations to progress to the highest possible level within their profession.

Reflecting the dynamic world of contemporary HR, our unique Masters is designed to support all industry sectors and organisations. It offers the opportunity to become a true industry specialist, either as an HR generalist or specialist, by studying the respective specialist streams.

CIPD qualifications
With full alignment (integration) between the BPP MSc in Professional HR and the CIPD's Advanced Diploma in HR, you can qualify with both awards and apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

Exit awards
If you don't complete the full MSc Professional HR, you could still come away with a qualification:

               BPP award                                                                               Dual award Course                            

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional HR (60 credits)       CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR (Stage One) - 6 months
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR (120 credits)       CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR (Stage Two)  - 12 months
MSc Professional HR  - 18 months

Exemptions and top-ups

If you've already completed Stage One or Two of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR, you may be entitled to various exemptions. This means that you may be able to complete the MSc Professional HR in as little as 6 months.

Face-to-face

As well as formal lectures, you'll benefit from a high percentage of interactive small group sessions. Based around 'real world' business scenarios, you'll do the work of senior HR professionals rather than just learning about it.

Distance learning

Outside of the classroom, you'll be responsible for developing your knowledge and skills through work experience and online study. Throughout the course you'll be given ample tutor support including regular one-to-one feedback.

The MSc Professional HR programme is offered part-time. Depending on which modules you choose, you will receive one of the following Masters qualifications:

• MSc Professional HR
• MSc Professional HR (Performance and Talent Management)
• MSc Professional HR (Employment Law in Practice)
• MSc Professional HR (Employee Relations)
• MSc Professional HR (Global HR Management)

Stage 1 - Postgraduate Certificate in HR
Compulsory (15 Credits each)
Managerial Finance

Stage 2 - Postgraduate Diploma in HR
Optional (15 Credits each)
Learning and Development
Employee Relations

Stage 3 - MSc Professional HR 
Optional (15 Credits each)
International Law
CSR
Enterprise and Risk Management

To apply for the MSc Professional HR you'll need to have one of the following qualifications:

• A 2:2 Honours Degree in a Business Related subject from a recognised university or the equivalent international qualification
• An acceptable professional qualification or experience equivalent to the CIPD Diploma in HRM/HRD

You must also have a minimum of one year’s appropriate work experience within Human Resources and related operational responsibilities.

If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

BPP welcomes applications if you have other accredited prior learning, or significant relevant experience, which can demonstrate that you are capable of a Masters level study.

CIPD Exemptions

If you have already completed Stage One or Two of the CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR, you can be fast-tracked through the programme by gaining exemptions for the relevant modules (you will need to apply for the exemptions) of the MSc Professional HR programme. Please enter the details of your exemption award on the application form.

The programme is assessed on a module-by-module basis through a combination of coursework, closed-book exams, written assignments and an independent project. These assessments are designed around real-life HR tasks, such as delivering HR plans, professional consultancy reports and individual presentations.

To fully prepare you and help maximise your success, we'll include mock assessments, revision packs and regular feedback throughout the course.