PgDip Human Resource Development and Training Management at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Advance your career with a flexible, part-time HRD postgraduate degree. Explore training and professional development, learn to get the most out of people and study at a pace that suits you. Grow your understanding of human resource development as you study while you work on this flexible, part-time postgraduate course.

Duration: 2–4 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February 2027 / September 2027 / February 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Coaching and Mentoring for Development; HRD Business Project; HRD Consultancy and Change Management; HRD Strategic Context; HRD in Context; HRD in Practice; Skills for Professional Effectiveness; Leading and Managing People.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three years' experience in an HR or training role. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,870 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time: £1,870 per 30 credits (may be subject to annual increase) Source

International applicants: GBP 3,100 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time: £3,100 per 30 credits (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: February 2027 / September 2027 / February 2028

Duration: 2–4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/pgdip-human-resource-development-and-training-management

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