MSc PG Dip PG Cert Professional HR

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.

CIPD Exemptions

This qualification is also aligned with the Advanced Standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). If you have already completed Stage One or Two of the CIPD Advanced Diploma in HRM, you can be fast-tracked through the programme by gaining exemptions for the relevant modules of the MSc Professional HR programme. 

Key Information

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

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 HRM, you can qualify with both awards and apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

Additional Qualifications

On successful completions of BPP’s MSc Professional HR you will also receive a CMI (Chartered Management Institute) Level 7 Certificate.

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

BPP award                                                          Equivalent to                                                      Programme terms
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional HR (60 credits) CIPD Advanced Diploma in HRM (Stage One) 2 terms part time
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR (120 credits) CIPD Advanced Diploma in HRM (Stage Two) 4 terms part time
MSc Professional HR  CIPD Advanced Diploma in HRM  6 terms part time

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 programme you’ll be given ample tutor support including regular one-to-one feedback.