Course Overview

People are at the heart of every business, meaning that a high-performance Human Resources (HR) function is critical to business success.

Hull University Business School is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Provider. The MSc HRM programme meets the CIPD’s Advanced Level criteria and is the most prestigious qualification attainable as an HR or L&D professional.

The CIPD has more than 160,000 members worldwide, including the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and Asia. Membership in the CIPD is regarded as providing an essential requirement for those who wish to pursue a career in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Development (HRD).

CIPD qualifications are the recognised international professional standard for HR and Learning and Development (L&D) specialists working globally and demonstrating knowledge and impact as a people professional.

Our MSc HRM programme provides access to CIPD membership. Graduates achieve Associate Membership of the CIPD and can apply for Chartered Membership depending on their HR role/level and experience.

The CIPD charges a student membership fee: the CIPD grants associate and Chartered membership levels. Students must complete and pass each programme module to gain CIPD accreditation.

Our research-active staff bring their internationally recognised expertise to the classroom, combining cutting-edge theory with live, real-world case studies, drawing on solid practical experience.

This programme is ideal for those currently working in HR, who want to further their career potential, or those aspiring to begin an HR career. You will develop the ability to recognise and address ethical dilemmas and corporate social responsibility issues as you progress through the programme, understanding effective HR Management's contribution to organisational success.

Final validation pending (full-time study only)

We regularly review our courses to make sure they continue to meet our academic standards. Any changes to methods go through a re-validation process. 'Final validation pending' means that we intend to offer this programme, but it hasn't received final University approval yet. Please call our Admissions Service on 01482 466100 for confirmation that the course is approved and will be running.

Applications for full-time study will be accepted when the course is fully validated. The part-time variant is validated, and applications are open now.

General Eligibility

Generally, we ask for a minimum of 2.2 Bachelor (Hons) or international equivalent. However, we also accept applicants with one of the following:

• Successful completion of a CIPD Intermediate Level 5 Diploma.

• Appropriate professional qualifications in another business discipline (e.g. marketing, finance, accounting, psychology).

• Relevant professional experience that will enable them to participate in and complete the course thoroughly.

• Applicants who have been successfully assessed against the CIPD standards at other centres will usually be granted admission with the approval of prior learning. I.e. they can be granted exemption from modules that are the same or similar to those they have already passed at another CIPD centre.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.