• Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    BU501
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    10th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 5
  • Duration
    36 weeks
  • Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    BU501
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    7th Jan 2026
  • Level
    Level 5
  • Duration
    36 weeks

This qualification extends and fosters a deeper level of understanding and application and naturally progresses learners' expertise in people practice. It is suited to individuals who are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value, and to those who are working towards or working in a people manager role.

As this course is a university level 5 qualification, and delivered part-time over a year, there is an expectation that learners can work independently, is able to research subjects, conduct wider reading and produce level 5 standard of work

  • Course Details

    This qualification is the next step from the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, and is designed to further enhance learners' ability to work independently and prepare them for more senior positions within organisations as people professionals. This is an interactive, collaborative course where learners can expect to complete in-class group activities, independent study and assignments which incorporate operational and analytical perspectives of the people profession.

    At Level 5, learners are expected to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas, whilst understanding different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them.

    This qualification focuses on the key behaviours of people practice. The seven units cover a range of key topics including organisational culture, evidence based practice, professional behaviours, employee relationship management, employment law, talent and reward.

  • Entry Guidelines

    * Relevant Level 3 qualification, such as CIPD or law, at Pass or above and a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*- C, including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent. * If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

    As this course is a university level programme (level 5) and is delivered over 34 weeks on a part-time basis, there is an expectation that you are able to study independently and have the ability to work autonomously. This includes the ability to seek resources, research your ideas, apply your knowledge and complete assignments to level 5 standards.

  • Timetable

    Timetable: Thursday's 5:00pm-9:00pm

  • Assessment Methods

    Assignment based assessment.

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