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Postgraduate

MSc Strategic People Management

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: A Bachelor's Degree in HRM or related field of study (or equivalent).
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: A Bachelor's Degree in HRM or related field of study (or equivalent).

International applications close 18 July 2025, apply now for September 2025 entry.

Overview

By joining our MSc Strategic People Management programme, you are joining one of the most popular, and highly regarded, CIPD accredited programme in the East of England. You can be sure that you are joining a programme with a focus on individual student support opportunities, as well as high quality teaching. Our student pass rates consistently exceed national averages for this programme, and we are committed to equality and the fair treatment of all students. We will focus on developing you into a ‘career ready graduate’ at your relevant level of experience through applied practice, problem-based learning and research-informed teaching. 

Students can choose one of three study options on this programme: 

  • Full-time (one year) 
  • Full-time with Extended Practice (two years) 
  • Part-time (two years) 

This programme provides a unique opportunity to innovatively lead contemporary changes in the provision of human resource management education in higher education institutions and offers a world-class training and education to equip learners and practitioners in gaining both the necessary theoretical and industry skill set to strategically manage, retain and develop people resources in organisations more effectively. 

 

Delivery


The course is delivered through series of Skills Labs (two-weekend days every three months) and Blended Block (a combination of virtual and face-to-face classes) delivery formats with a minimum of six months extended placement opportunities embedded into the curriculum for students enrolling on the two-year full-time route. These varied modes of delivery offer a good combination of options for prospective students to choose from, such as the valuable opportunity to gain insightful professional practice experience across a variety of businesses based across Suffolk and the East Anglian region of the UK. 

You will have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of persons to build and grow your professional networks, from your fellow students representing a wide array of global cultures, to leading guest practitioners invited occasionally to enrich your learning as well as contacts made on attendance of local and national CIPD events, which is actively promoted on the programme. 

The University of Suffolk is an approved provider of CIPD qualifications. The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development. The not for profit organisation champions better work and working lives and has been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years. It has more than 135,000 members across the world, provides thought leadership through independent research on the world of work, and offers professional training and accreditation for those working in HR and learning and development.

Further information about the University's relationship with the Charter Institute for Personnel Development (CIPD) is available in the PSRB register.

The University of Suffolk has an international profile while being committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(The Complete University Guide 2024)
6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

(The Complete University Guide 2024)
11th

in the UK for social inclusion

(The Good University Guide 2023)

Course Modules

Our CIDP accreditation is currently going through re-approved. 

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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An introduction to MSc Strategic People Management, Programme Induction and Study Skills focused sessions.

Study and Employability focused sessions

Study and Research Methodology sessions.

Employability Skills focused session.

Employability Skills focused session (continued).

You have the option of undertaking either:

Applied dissertation or Change management consultancy project.

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WHY SUFFOLK

1st University of the Year

WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025

1st Lecturers and Teaching Quality

WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025
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Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

On completion of the MSc Strategic People Management programme, through our co-designed, co-delivered and co-accredited strategy, students will have a solid base to progress in their career either as a graduate entrant into the profession, to change careers or as they develop the relevant experience and competence, progress into senior people management roles.

In addition, on course completion, all graduates are certified as professional associate members of the CIPD and with relevant professional experience eligible to apply for chartered membership status. 

Fees and Funding

UK full-time tuition fee*

£9,150

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,525*

per 30 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,210

per year

*Please contact Student Centre for further information on part-time fees

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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