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Tuition GBP 9,667 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,583 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Resource Development at London South Bank University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Human Resource Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 9,667 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,583 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Resource Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Power and constraint: the strategic context
  2. Leadership and management skills
  3. Leadership and HR strategy
  4. Learning and talent development
  5. Research methods for HR
  6. Leadership and management development
  7. Management report (8000 words) (PG Dip only)
  8. Plus two electives (subject to minimum numbers: at least one elective to be taken from group A)
  9. Leading and managing change
  10. Managing coaching and mentoring
  11. Managing reward
  12. Employment law
  13. Managing the employee relationship
  14. Dissertation (20,000 words) (MSc only)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

You are normally expected to have at least two years post graduate work experience and be currently working in an HRD role (for example, training, learning and development, workplace learning, organisational development, consultancy). We also welcome applicants who are working in an HRM role, but plan to develop their career in an HRD specialism.

If you lack the required academic qualifications but meet the work experience requirements above you are also eligible to apply. Applicants will be required to complete a 2,000 word report on an organisational HR issue, provide an extended personal statement and supply two supporting references confirming suitability for entry to a postgraduate programme.

We also consider applications from those who have gained relevant skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications or responsible experience.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,667 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,583 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 9,667 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,583 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London South Bank University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About London South Bank University

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London South Bank University

London, United Kingdom

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months