Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom, Oxford

University Rank:#374

International students can study the Human Resource Management,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University across its Headington and Blended learning campuses in Oxford, United Kingdom. This Graduate Diploma degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program is offered across its Headington and Blended learning campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

About Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management,PGDip

Overview

Human Resource Management at Oxford Brookes University builds your knowledge to excel in international people management. Our Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)-accredited programme equips you with confidence and skill to manage and lead in challenging and ever-changing worlds of work.

Taught by research-active and professionally experienced tutors, you will learn how to unpick complex issues and critique taken-for-granted assumptions, develop alternative perspectives, and design creative pathways to resolutions. Teaching and learning is informed by academic research, hands-on, experiential learning, creative assessment design, organisational visits, and guest-speaker lectures.

Oxford Brookes University facilitates a collaborative approach to learning, reflected in the many social learning spaces in our award-winning buildings. Based in a diverse and vibrant city that blends the historic with the modern, you’ll have a wealth of resources around you.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Entry Requirements

For entry into our MSc course, a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification. Entry will be subject to one satisfactory academic reference.

Postgraduate Diploma or full MA programme:

2:2 honours degree or a recognised equivalent from an approved institution or a professional qualification from an approved and recognised professional body that is regarded as equivalent. For the MA route, all candidates are required to provide a reference evidencing relevant work experience and their motivation and suitability for the programme.

Entry will be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be a professional reference).

We offer a PGDip apprenticeship route (30 months) for home students currently working in HR.

We also offer a ‘fast track’ MA option for a full MA if you already have an equivalent PG Diploma from another institution.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.

Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.

If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to have the following level of English language competency:

If English is not your first language you will need to have an English language competency of a minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking).
If you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements.

Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management,PGDip

Careers

By the end of our Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) accredited courses, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the workplace.

If you studied our MSc programme, prepare for an international human resources career in a range of commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Whatever course you have taken, you will be conferred automatic associate membership of the world-renowned CIPD on completion. You’ll also have a broad and deep range of expertise and insight to take back to the workplace, springboarding your career progression in HR.

Through your programme of learning, you have the possibility to develop long-lasting contacts where you can share your experiences and ask for advice as you progress in your career.

Fee Information

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management,PGDip at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

United Kingdom, Oxford