Each student will choose a topic appropriate to their pathway and will research it and present their findings in a thesis format. A tutor will be allocated to provide advice. The Human Resource Management module is assessed by case study and assignment. All other taught modules are assessed by assignment. The dissertation is assessed by the student's supervisor and an independent assessor.
All work is moderated by an external assessor.
The programme is part time and is designed for people with busy full time jobs. Attendance for the dissertation consists of about six - eight meetings with a supervisor. This arrangement can be very flexible. All Prospective students should be Graduate Members or Members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. This qualification is credited towards your final award.