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Masters with CiPD accreditation

Lisa J

Hi, I am so confused.   I keep hearing about Masters in HRM with CiPD accreditation.  But I have searched and cant find anything.  Is it correct that I could do a Masters in a year ?  I have Level 3 and 5 but would prefer to do a Masters rather than level 7 .... is this possible.... some of the posts on here ask the same, but none of the answers really say 

please help 

thank you 

  • I did mine at Salford University. Initially enrolled part-time using the "block study" option, but switched to full-time when it became apparent the contact time was exactly the same for full or part-time and as a full time student I would just have less breaks between modules. I was balancing this alongside work - taking annual leave for our study days and then completing modules in my spare time.

    It was a stretch, but do-able. I did go freelance during my dissertation write-up though to give me more time to work on the project.
  • Thank you Anna and Julie thats very helpful. In regards to my research project I have already started brain storming, specifically regarding mental health in the work place, but thats very wide so looking at ways to pin point this without limiting my resources. I've been reading the daily articles sent by CIPD and going through the A-Z of law on their website, as well as reading a MBA HR book to re prep me fir study, is that a suitable start? I appreciate all the advice thank you.
  • in reply to Matthew
    You're welcome Matthew.

    And just to add that if you're studying through a university you will need to get their ethics clearance to conduct any research. In the present circumstances anything to do with mental health is likely to be considered sensitive so you might also like to identify a second, less contentious HR area of interest to you that could form the basis of your research.
  • Hi Lisa,

    I hope that you got the information that you needed - I completed my MSc in HRM that was accredited with CIPD Level 7 at Salford Uni. One of the advantages for me of doing the masters was that i was able to get a Postgraduate Loan to cover the cost of the fees. Taking 12 months out to focus on the study rather than a protracted period of evening or day release worked for me. I graduated in 2018 and am now working full time as a HR Advisor and working towards my chartered membership status . Best decision ever... for me - you need to see what approach works for you.

    Best of Luck with your studies
  • in reply to Sarah
    Hi Sarah, sorry for jumping on this so late! Can I just check, did you get any sort of letter/confirmation from CIPD that your uni qualification was equal/accredited to CIPD Level 7? (Other than becoming a member or getting a membership certificate).