This Top Up allows students who already hold a CIPD Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent to gain a Masters level qualification.
This Top Up allows students who already hold a CIPD Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent to gain a Masters level qualification.
This Top Up allows students who already hold a CIPD Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent to gain a Masters level qualification.
The course is designed for those professionals looking to enhance and develop their postgraduate level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to provide the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge to achieve a Masters in the area of People Management (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development).
Fast‑Track to a Full Master’s
This Top Up programme is designed for professionals who already hold a CIPD Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent Level 7 qualification, allowing you to convert your existing professional credential into a full MA in just 12 months part‑time.
Strategic Focus on People & HR Leadership
The course develops strategic knowledge, behaviours and competencies required to influence and lead in areas such as organisational development, learning & development, employee relations and strategic people management.
Applied Masters Project
Assessment centres on the Masters Professional Project, where you conduct independent research into a real organisational people management issue, building critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills valued by employers.
Flexible Study for Working Professionals
Delivered on a part‑time basis with day and evening options, this top up is designed to fit around existing work and life commitments, making it practical for HR practitioners who want to continue working while studying.
The course provides input for study skills at Masters level and the completion of a Masters Professional Project Module is an independent study unit which provides an opportunity to identify a People Management related issue and develop the critical thinking skills to analyse and recommend approaches to address the issue.
Every student will now have the opportunity for a professional development work placements, to bridge the gap between academic learning and the world of work.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Jan intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Part-time Day and Evening | £3497 per year | £3497 per year | 2025-26 |
These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years of study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.
The entry requirement for the part time MA Strategic People Management & Human Resources (Top-up) is a CIPD postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent CIPD approved postgraduate diploma qualification
''The University of Wolverhampton provided an excellent, accessible opportunity to enhance and consolidate my professional development in Human Resources. The course required a large amount of independent and self-directed study and I was well supported throughout - with resources and supervision sessions - to ensure I could manage the demands of this successfully. The opportunity to research a priority topic in my organisation enabled me to develop a deep understanding of established concepts and a critical awareness of broad perspectives, in turn enabling me to identify new insights into a strategically important topic within Human Resource management.''
Liz Hardwick-Smith, MA Strategic People Management and HR (Top Up) graduate
Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:
You can get 20% discount on a taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.
The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate on-site programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.
There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.
The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.
Self-funded:
If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.
Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
Charitable Funding:
You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
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