PG CERT Employment Law

Overview & facilities

The Employment Law postgraduate certificate provides a vital understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding employment - making it a critical study choice for professionals who need a sophisticated understanding of the legal aspects of human resource management. It comprises two modules: recruitment and termination law; and discrimination law. These form the core modules of the MA Human Resource Management Employment Law pathway so you can progress to a full Master's degree.

The programme is designed to increase your knowledge and enhance your performance at work. It is particularly well-suited to professionals whose work relates to legal aspects of human resource management. Such careers may be in employee relations departments, government or quasi-governmental regulatory organisations or trade unions.  

Content & modules

Core modules cover two crucial topical areas - recruitment and termination law - and after completing these you can exit with the PGCert Employment Law qualification. Continuation of the course will lead to the MA/PGDip in Human Resource Management and Employment Law after the completion of two more modules and a mangerial report or dissertation.

Entry & applying

Standard entry requirements

For the PG Cert Employment Law we welcome applications from graduates with a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

International entry requirements

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

How to Apply

Apply now

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. The quickest way to apply is by making an online application, once you have created your account and completed your application, you will be able to track the progress of your application online. Alternatively, you can fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for PGCert Employment Law for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK Students

Full-time students: £7,500

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £10,600

Careers & placements

Graduates can advance within many areas of employment law, including discrimination, workplace monitoring and restructuring, flexible working, and employee representation. A career in employment law can involve working with the public sector, Law firms, unions and small or large corporations.

Where do our graduates go?
Based on data from the respondents of the 2007 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating

• 75% of Middlesex law graduates were in employment
• 25% were doing further studies

Middlesex graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following companies

Metroploitan Police
Voluntary services
Social Services