Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR
The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR is the penultimate stage on the route to gaining CIPD Chartered membership. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to progress in your career, this qualification will equip you with the practical, critical and strategic skills you need to operate at a senior level.
The Postgraduate Diploma is aligned with the Advanced Standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which means that by taking it you'll be one step closer to gaining the CIPD Advanced Diploma.
Key Information
- Tailor your degree to your desired career path with a range of specialist modules
- Learn from experienced HR professionals, majority FCIPD Chartered Members
- Personal tutor support via email and telephone
- Discover new networking opportunities inside and outside the classroom
- Learn from real-world scenarios based on tutor expertise
- Benefit from free specialist one-to-one careers advice
- Study at purpose built, state-of-the-art venues across the UK
- Part-time teaching and online study for flexibility
Supporting your career aspirations
Our Diploma in Professional HR equips you with the in-depth knowledge and strategic understanding needed at managerial level. It is suitable for senior HR practitioners who have aspirations to progress to the next level within their profession.
Reflecting the dynamic world of contemporary HR, the programme is designed to support all industry sectors. You also have the opportunity to specialise by studying the respective specialist streams.
Your route to CIPD accreditation
With full integration with the CIPD's Advanced Diploma in HR, you can qualify with both awards at the same time.
| BPP award | Equivalent to | Course duration |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Professional HR (60 credits) | Stage One CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR | Six months |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR (120 credits) | Stage Two CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR | 12 months |
Teaching methods
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.
Entry requirements
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in 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 you have other accredited prior learning, or significant relevant experience, BPP Business School welcomes your application.
International students
If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. For details of which international qualifications are accepted for this course, please see our country-specific entry requirements.
CIPD exemptions
If you have already completed Stage One 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). Please enter the details of your exemption award on the application form.
How to apply
To apply for a place, you'll need to complete a BPP application form at the top right of this page. While there are no formal deadlines you will need to apply in time for your selected course start dates. Due to the high level of demand we recommend you apply as soon as you are ready.
Key dates
We currently offer three start dates per year in September, January and May.
Summer term
- Head Start week: 21 – 25 May 2012
- Teaching: 28 May – 29 June 2012
- Reading week: 2 – 6 July 2012
- Teaching: 9 July – 10 August 2012
- Reading week: 13 – 24 August 2012
- Assessment week: 27– 31 August 2012
Study locations
We offer part-time study – two evenings a week. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and comfortable, purpose-built, high-quality classroom environments.
You can also view the term and assessment dates.
Paying for your course
Fees for for May 2012 are as follows:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional HR – £9,000
Per-credit fees:
- 15 credits – £1,200
- 30 credits – £2,400
Scholarships
BPP is committed to widening access to higher education and offers a range of funding and scholarships. You can also apply for external sources of funding.
Tel: +44 (0) 845 077 5566
Email: admissions@bpp.com
