MSc/PgDip/PgCert Human Resource Management

Course Overview

In this programme, you will develop your understanding of Human Resource Management practices across a variety of organisational settings, taking into account the way national and international contexts impact upon people management. In your last semester, you will work on a project to research a real industry problem and provide evidence-based solutions, helping you put your learning into practice. The programme is suitable for both UK and international students.

You will:

• Prepare to become a strategic leader in managing and developing people in international organisations

• Learn to apply theoretical ideas to help solve practical problems in organisational development

• Develop an understanding of the core principles of UK employment law and how to advise your organisation when legal action is anticipated

• Analyse trends in national and international employment

• Evaluate recruitment, selection and induction processes for long term organisational performance

General Eligibility

Undergraduate degree

• Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate International Management or the Graduate Certificate Human Resource Management.

• A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.

• Where a student has gained a recognised honours degree but does not meet the normal entry qualification requirement, they may still be considered for entry if they can demonstrate relevant work experience of a minimum two years duration post study and acceptable level of responsibility.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).