A UK postgraduate diploma in human resource management you study completely online, around your job. Six assignments, no exams, no deadlines. €220 a month, and Malta gives up to 70% back when you finish.
Check if I qualify5.0 on GoogleMost finish in 10 to 15 monthsRecognised in Malta and the EU
Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“I recently completed an MQF Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma with Elephant and Cross, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. … I was particularly impressed with how responsive they were to my emails and phone calls. … They always replied promptly, which made me feel valued as a student.”
“The team are super helpful and very supportive. … They truly care about your success.”
“I recently decided to take the next step in my career and further education. … My choice was the Elephant & Cross educational center and I am very happy with my choice. … High standards and professional team, they are always there to help you and inform you about everything you need for your studies.”
€220 a month, interest free, for eighteen months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
Six modules on leading the people side of an organisation: HR strategy, engagement and learning, leadership and performance, talent and reward, employment relations and law, research. Each ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback.
Long-term HR strategy that lines people management up with the organisation’s goals; workforce planning.
Building engagement and a culture of continuous learning; how learning strategy affects motivation and performance.
Developing leadership pipelines, evaluating performance, and performance frameworks that support growth.
International talent acquisition, retention and reward: compensation structures and global HR compliance.
The legal framework of employee rights and workplace relations: conflict resolution, collective bargaining, compliance.
Designing, running and analysing qualitative and quantitative research in HR contexts.
Your 60 Level 7 credits are two thirds of a master’s. The top-up in HR management that completes it is offered by an external university, not through Elephant & Cross. Ask us when you are close to finishing and we point you to it.
Ask us about the master’s top-up
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the next one, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. The diploma is on Ofqual’s public register. Level 7 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 9 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Postgraduate in Malta · Postgraduate in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
The formal entry is a Level 6 qualification or equivalent. You must be 18 or over, with good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“Incredible service from Elephant & Cross, they have been assisting me wherever needed and giving me instant support when requested. … I highly recommend them if you want flexibility in your studies!”
Anything else, ask us. We reply within one working day.
You must be 18 or over, with a Level 6 qualification such as a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have strong professional experience, an exemption can be granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. It is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 7. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through six written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
Most students finish in 10 to 15 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 60 Level 7 credits count towards a master’s. The top-up in HR management that completes it is offered by an external university, not through us. Ask us when you are close to finishing and we point you to it.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”