PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Level 5 Associate Diploma

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. (CIPD)

Overview

This qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), is perfect for you if you enjoy developing and managing people. You’ll expand your knowledge of human resources with a combination of core units and specialist areas, helping you focus on what matters most to you.

You will:

Build on your existing knowledge and specialise in People Management.
Increase your knowledge in employment relationship management, talent management and performance reward.
Take the next step up into a more senior people profession role.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants must have completed the Level 3 CIPD qualification and be currently employed in a people management role.
Recognised Prior Learning (APL) for students who are working in a HR role for at least 9 months and have a Level 4 or higher qualification in a business/HR related area.
Interview required.

Please note that if APL is granted, a letter of employer endorsement will be required.

Modules include:

Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice.
Evidence Based Practice.
Professional Behaviours and Valuing People.
Employment Relationship Management.
Talent Management and Workforce Planning.
Reward for Performance and Contribution.
Leadership Management Development.

You will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the programme using a range of appropriate assessment methods, such as written and practical assignments, projects, case studies and presentations.

CIPD Student Membership Fees:

To complete the course and benefit for the CIPD professional and practical resources, you will be required to join the CIPD as a student member. Student members pay a special subsidised joining fee, which is currently £187 for new members. This is an additional cost and not included in the SRC course fees. Further details are available at https://www.cipd.co.uk/membership/become-member/student

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

The Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management provides the knowledge towards the Associate Professional membership of CIPD. Learners may progress to other higher education study or CIPD qualifications at Level 7.

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Newry East Campus

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P0078ND
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

16/09/2025 13:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£794.5
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£640

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£154.5

Total Fee

£794.5

Fees Payable Each Year

Portadown Campus

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P0079PD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

16/09/2025 14:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£794.5
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£640

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£154.5

Total Fee

£794.5

Fees Payable Each Year

Newry East Campus

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P0078ND
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

15/09/2026 14:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

Portadown Campus

Applications are closed

P0079PD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

15/09/2026 14:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

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