MSc Human Resource Development and Consultancy

Course Overview

This program is intellectually challenging. It integrates learning on training, organizational development, lifelong learning principles, and consultancy practice, as well as offering a systematic approach to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve personal effectiveness and organizational performance. A substantial aspect of the program is a management research project that combines the academic rigor of more traditional research dissertations with a focus on activities that make a difference to practice in organizations. Graduates go into careers in HRD and HR roles in a variety of settings, including government, the financial sector, services, manufacturing, and charitable organizations. Possible professions include human resources officer or management consultant. This degree may also be useful in becoming a banker or retail manager.

General Eligibility

At least a second-class honors degree (2:2), or equivalent, in social sciences or a business-related discipline.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.