Graduate Certificate in Human Resources

Overview

Human resources sits at the intersection of law, psychology, and business strategy. This graduate certificate delivers practical HR skills — job design, inclusive recruitment, performance conversations, and grievance procedures — with UK employment law foundations. Ideal for line managers taking HR responsibilities or career switchers entering people operations. Credits stack toward the AFU MBA or MA Applied Psychology.

Who This Programme Is For

• ✦Line managers absorbing HR responsibilities
• ✦Career switchers entering people operations
• ✦Small-business founders building HR foundations

How you can study

What You Will Learn

• ✦Design inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes
• ✦Conduct performance reviews using evidence-based frameworks
• ✦Apply UK employment law to common workplace scenarios
• ✦Develop HR policies aligned with organisational values
• ✦Analyse workforce data for retention and engagement insights

Curriculum

Career Paths

• HR Business Partner
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• People Operations Manager
• HR Consultant
• Office Manager

Programme Highlights

• ✦UK employment law essentials for practitioners
• ✦Nine-month part-time schedule
• ✦Credits toward MBA or MA programmes

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or three years of relevant professional experience
2. Brief statement of interest (250 words)
3. English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

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