What is best to do? L5 or Masters?

As I have said many times before the level 5 is mostly a waste of time. if you can do a Masters which gives CIPD membership then do it.

Level 3 is a good entry and level 7 is necessary. level 5 is just a thing in the middle.
I agree that level 7 has become too academic but over 40 years ago it was heading that way.

Ah, well, that might very well be a fair criticism. But a Level 3 qualification can also be a bit de-motivating for someone who already has a university degree or higher. But the content might well be more relevant to the entry-level HR aspirant.

I would always recommend graduates go straight to level 7 and good HR people.

I would always recommend graduates go straight to level 7 and good HR people.

Hi Peter - I don't believe it's as straightforward as that under the current syllabus but am happy to discuss with anyone considering their CIPD the pros and cons of various options for their particular situation :)