MA Strategic People Management and Human Resources (Top Up)

Overview

This Top-Up programme enables students who already hold a CIPD Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent qualification to progress to a Master’s degree.

It is designed for professionals aiming to strengthen their strategic-level knowledge and skills at the postgraduate level. The course develops the competencies and understanding required to achieve a Master’s qualification in People Management, covering areas such as Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Organizational Development.

The course includes support to develop study skills at Master’s level. As part of the programme, the Masters Professional Project module is an independent study component that allows students to explore a relevant issue in People Management. It focuses on building critical thinking abilities, enabling students to analyse the issue in depth and propose well-informed solutions.

Key Highlights

100% Online & Flexible

100% Assignment work

Research Base Learning

Future Ready Curriculum

Program in Details

Program Guide

Students can review the program overview before submit their application, later pay the required fees, and begin their academic journey. Access to an online portal is provided, where students can view announcements, attend lectures, access study materials, receive supervisor feedback, and track submission deadlines. A free Turnitin check is available to ensure academic integrity before final submission.

Module Details

  • 7MG002 – Dissertation Project
  • Credits: 60
  • Type: Core

Assessment Method

The course will be assessed through assignments

Intakes

Jan/May/Sept

Duration

  • 06 months

(Program completion 06 months + Certificate in 03 months)

Required Documents

  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of CV
  • Copies of pre qualifications

We welcome applicants who may not hold formal academic qualifications; managerial-level experience will be considered

Assesments

CourseWork & Submissions

Topic Selection

  • You are required to submit your topic by completing the Research Intent Form, which is available on Canvas.
  • This form must be submitted through the platform to confirm your chosen topic and proposed deadline.
  • When the topic is approved from faculty, you can start on Proposal.

Proposal

  • Worth 10% of the module.
  • The Proposal is an Oral Presentation which should be submitted as recorded PPT slides.
  • Submit via Moodle before the given deadline

Ethics Form

  • Complete the ethics form according to provided guidelines.
  • Submit to the Ethics Review Committee (ERC) via email for feedback.
  • If approved: Receive an official signed and stamped ethics approval form.
  • If amendments are required: Make the necessary changes and re-submit for approval.
  • Submit the final approved ethics form to Moodle before the deadline.

Dissertation

  • Worth 90% of the module.
  • Length: 15,000 words report
  • Can only be submitted after ethics approval is obtained.
  • The module handbook, along with other supporting documents, is available on the UoW Canvas platform for your reference. https://canvas.wlv.ac.uk/
  • Sample assignments can also be found in the relevant section of Canvas.
  • These are useful for understanding the expected structure and standards.

ASSESSMENT & RESULTS

  • Assessment results are typically issued within 4-5 weeks after grading has been completed. This timeline includes internal marking, moderation, and final approval by the Examination Board.
  • A module is considered passed if the overall mark is 40% or higher. If the mark falls below 40%, students will be given an opportunity to resubmit their work.
  • For resubmission, students are required to include an additional document of approximately 1,000 words outlining the revisions and improvements made. This explanation must be submitted along with the updated assignment.
  • If the resubmitted work does not meet the required standard, the student will need to pay a fee of GBP 80 per module to retake it. Failure to pass the retaken module may lead to removal from the programme.
About

University of Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton is a progressive institution with nearly two centuries of educational heritage. It operates across campuses in Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Telford, serving over 25,000 students from more than 130 countries through local and global partnerships. The University offers a wide range of professionally recognised courses at foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, aligned with industry needs. Research is a core focus, with work rated internationally excellent, addressing areas such as public health, transport innovation, and social inequality. Committed to inclusivity and widening participation, the University supports social mobility and contributes significantly to regional development and global educational advancement.

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CERTIFICATION

Certificates will be issued by the University of Wolverhampton’s Exam board held after the period of last session of study.

International Cass Academy is a recruitment partner for CIIHE. The University of Wolverhampton’s exam board will issue degrees after the last session of study.