- Level
- 2-Year Graduate Diploma
- Duration
- 1 year post graduate diploma
- Open intake
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Off-shoreOct 2027
- Field
- Human Resources
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-10-01
Program overview
A one year postgraduate diploma in human resource management, extending the certificate with further modules in strategic people management, employment law in outline and organisational development.
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management runs a full year against the certificate seven months at the same GBP 10,000 fee, which makes it much better value if you are choosing between the two.
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is delivered on the Sunderland campus and awarded by the University of Sunderland. Note carefully that Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is a postgraduate diploma rather than a degree, and UK rules restrict the Graduate Route to degree level qualifications, so Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management does NOT lead to post study work permission. The university is a licensed student sponsor with a track record of compliance and issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management directly. Students on Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants. Apply Study Visa confirms the visa position for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management in writing before you pay a deposit.
Candidates for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management present a bachelor degree, including a three year Indian bachelor degree from a recognised university with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is recorded at GBP 10,000 a year with no application fee. The Global Leaders Scholarship cuts Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management tuition by an automatic GBP 0 for eligible applicants, shown on the conditional offer letter. One October window in each of the three listed years. Apply Study Visa manages the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management application, deposit and UK student visa as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A bachelor degree. The university recognises internationally accredited qualifications and assesses them against UK comparability guidance, so a three year Indian bachelor degree from a recognised university is accepted. Individual courses may set a higher percentage or require a related subject.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 59. TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test are not accepted.
- Application and deposit: No application fee. A non refundable tuition deposit of GBP 3,500 is required before the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies can be issued.
- Scholarship: An automatic GBP 0 Global Leaders Scholarship tuition reduction applies to eligible postgraduate applicants, and is shown on the conditional offer letter.
- Work permit: Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is a postgraduate diploma, not a degree. The Graduate Route is limited to degree level qualifications, so this award does NOT carry post study work permission. Dependants cannot accompany students on taught programmes under rules in force since 2024.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa completes the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies stage and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- HR Officer: generalist people functions
- Employee Relations Assistant: case handling teams
- Talent Acquisition Specialist: recruitment functions
- Reward Analyst: compensation teams
- Top-Up to a Master: converting the diploma into a full award
- Internal Promotion: using the credential to progress
Reality check: this diploma also sits below degree level and so carries no post study work rights, which is the single most important thing to understand before paying a deposit.
About University of Sunderland
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #17803
- Established
- 1901
- Reference No.
- 10007159
