Do you want to become an impactful people professional, placing the wellbeing of your workforce at the heart of what you do? This specialist programme will give you a competitive edge when entering the world of people management. You will gain invaluable knowledge and skills to work across organisations of all sizes and sectors. In doing so you will become capable of successfully managing and developing a workforce, while also supporting your organisation's strategy for success. In placing employee development and wellbeing at the core of the programme, our graduates ensure the sustainability of organisations through the careful management of people. This programme is aimed at graduates, as well as those with people management experience who wish to obtain a specialist postgraduate qualification The PGDip Human Resources Management is a shorter vocational postgraduate degree which provides specialist training in Human Resources Management. This course is well-suited to HR professionals who are interested in career development and want to enhance their CV in a shorter space of time. This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) demonstrating its commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering excellence in the field of human resources. Once enrolled on our MSc Human Resource Management course you will be eligible to join the CIPD as a student member during your studies. Upon successful completion of the programme, student members are eligible to upgrade to CIPD Associate Membership with the opportunity to apply for an upgrade to Chartered Membership*, gaining access to an internationally recognised benchmark for excellence within the HR profession.
Human Resource Management, PGDip
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students must attain an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1 in a related discipline (e.g. business management, business studies, human resource management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics).
Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS or equivalent at 6.5 or greater, with no less than 5.5 in any one element. A list of equivalent tests is provided here. If you have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of English, you may be exempt from this requirement – click here for further information.
For students who fall short of only the English language requirement, we offer a range of Pre-Master's training programmes that you may take before starting your Master's qualification.
Career
Careers and Employability
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
The School of Management also has a dedicated in-house Employability team offering additional support.
During your time with us, you’ll have the chance to:
- Join our Employability Mentoring scheme and get mentored by an employer who can help you with the transition from student to working professional
- Get the opportunity to speak to our growing Alumni Community
- Work and network with employers from a range of national and multi-national companies through our seminars and events
- Boost your skills and meet employers during our Employability Module, which is run twice a year
- Take advantage of unlimited 1-2-1 support to develop your career experience
- Stay in touch for support for five years after you graduate
While it is not mandatory, students studying MSc Human Resource Management, are encouraged to join the CIPD as student members.
Fee Information
United Kingdom, Swansea