PG Dip Learning and People Development at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge, expertise and understanding you’ll need for a management career in learning and people development. Learn how to perform effectively as a specialist learning and development practitioner across a range of diverse business environments and sectors

Faculty: Leeds Business School | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Work & Working Lives in Dynamic Business Contexts, Strategic People Management & Development, Learning & Development for Sustainable Organisations, Leading Organisational Design & Development, Skills for Ethical & Agile People Practice. Year 2 core modules: Advanced Employment Law, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace, Wellbeing & the Working Life.

Career pathways

Your knowledge and expertise will enable you to work in learning and people development across any sector. You’ll be primed for roles such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have at least a second class honours degree or CIPD Level 5. Applicants with relevant experience and training and an understanding of and practice in human resource management may also be considered. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed and required to attend a pre-course induction session. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,640 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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