The course is approved at advanced level by the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and meets its requirements for professional qualification. The course leads to Associate Membership of the CIPD and, on completion of either the postgraduate diploma or the MA in HRM, you will also have fully met the knowledge requirements for Chartered Membership of the CIPD, which is increasingly important for career progression within the profession. The University has close links with the local Branch of the CIPD and you will have the opportunity to join Branch activities and events. Student membership of the CIPD comes free with the programme