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University undergrad degree with intermediate level award on completion

lucy

Hello, I am new to this group, and would really appreciate some advice from the experts. I am 17, and thinking of applying to university to study Human Resource Management. I have looked at a lot of different universities, and I think it might be useful to apply to the ones that offer a CIPD Intermediate level award on completion of the undergraduate degree. The only Uni's that I've found who offer that are UWE Bristol, Bradford, Northampton, Coventry and Westminster. However I'm not sure I understand things correctly. When courses claim to be CIPD approved (of which there are lots), and that you can apply to be a student member, is that a very different thing to the 5 I mentioned that offer the award on completion? From what I have read, I think I would need associate membership in order to help secure any job in HR after finishing Uni- is that something I would only get if I had the Intermediate level award, or would I be able to apply for this on completion of any of the number of Uni courses which are CIPD approved.

I hope that makes sense? I'm sorry, I'm very new to this area.

Thank you very much in advance for any advice anyone can give me.

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  • Hi Lucy
    Welcome to the community. I did a CIPD approved BA(Hons) in HRM and on completion I got associate membership. I had to join as a student member at the beginning of my studies but the CIPD offer a whole load of resources like factsheets, journal articles and podcasts which are really helpful and there is a dedicated student hub. Some of the core texts for modules are from the CIPD but as a student member you get a discount from the CIPD bookstore. You can pay your membership in installments to spread the cost if you like. You might have to choose certain modules to make sure you qualify for membership on graduation so it restricts your options to an extent but for me, that was the only downside.

    I lot of the jobs I applied for after graduating did want or prefer CIPD membership so by doing a CIPD approved degree program I saved myself some time and money in getting my membership. If you want to be sure what level of membership you will get after graduation just give the CIPD a call to check.

    The CIPD also has regional branches which hold events and attending these is a really good way to get an insight to the world of HR and it's a good place to network and even get an internship to build up your experience.

    All value comes from people and, as Keith said, dealing with people can be one of the most rewarding, and challenging career choices you can make. A career in HR can lead you down lots of different paths. You can be a generalist or specialise in a field like recruitment, talent management or learning & development but whatever path you chose you'll never stop learning.

    I'm sure you'll enjoy uni and good luck with your studies.
  • in reply to Jim

    Thank you very much for your reply Jim. Sorry, just noticed it now

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