Hi
From an employability perspective , which would you suggest is best? I have been accepted on to a HR MSc but itching to learn and get going so I am contemplating online L7?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
It is hard to say, each employer is different. As others have mentioned, Masters is better known internationally but any UK based practicioner would know what L7 CIPD is. Look at what is suited for you and if it is in line with your time, money and personal commitments. Few things to consider:
1. L7 is shorter and there are more options to study it, e.g. distance, blended learning, part-time... Also, since it is shorter, it is slighly cheaper.
2. How inclined are you to research? Final year in uni is dissertation, which is not required at L7. Masters may be generally less practice-focused, especially if it is MSc.
3. Don't be fooled by chartered promise - just because you get free upgrade, it is not automatic. If you do not have enough strategic experience, going for it and failing may be disapointing.
If you do Masters, definitely look for CIPD accredited course but, at the same time, don't forget that you can always do a top-up separately, even though that may limit the number of universities you apply.
It is hard to say, each employer is different. As others have mentioned, Masters is better known internationally but any UK based practicioner would know what L7 CIPD is. Look at what is suited for you and if it is in line with your time, money and personal commitments. Few things to consider:
1. L7 is shorter and there are more options to study it, e.g. distance, blended learning, part-time... Also, since it is shorter, it is slighly cheaper.
2. How inclined are you to research? Final year in uni is dissertation, which is not required at L7. Masters may be generally less practice-focused, especially if it is MSc.
3. Don't be fooled by chartered promise - just because you get free upgrade, it is not automatic. If you do not have enough strategic experience, going for it and failing may be disapointing.
If you do Masters, definitely look for CIPD accredited course but, at the same time, don't forget that you can always do a top-up separately, even though that may limit the number of universities you apply.
