MA in Human Resource Management

Overview

This is a specialist Masters designed to build on your knowledge of Management or social sciences.  The programme concentres on Human Resource Management, with particular reference to the current research agenda, best practice and innovative thinking in Human Resource Management.
 
The programme will provide you with knowledge and skills that would be well suited for Human Resource Management roles and related field in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

The HRM programme is fully accredited by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, to meet the knowledge requirement of CIPD membership.

Course Structure

Course Structure

Term 1

Term 2

Example Options

Choice of 2 from:

Term 3 and Summer

 

 

Note: these modules are subject to change - the University reserves the right to change the modules on offer

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a good first degree (2:1 or equivalent) in a social science subject. Previous tuition in management subjects is desirable but it is not essential to have studied for an undergraduate degree in Management, Business or HRM.

For students whose first language is not English, we normally require evidence of English language ability.

Please contact the postgraduate administrator if you would like clarification of your eligibility for any of the Masters programmes.

Typical offers for students from other countries

China: offers range from 80 to 85 in the four year bachelor’s degree. Diplomas are not accepted.

Greece: GPA of at least 6.5 in undergraduate degree

India: First-class undergraduate degree

Malaysia: GPA of at least 3 in undergraduate degree

Pakistan: First-class undergraduate degree

English Language requirements

Applicants for whom English is not their first language should provide evidence of English language competence. Acceptable qualifications are:

IELTS: with overall score of 7 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in other components

TOEFL: 96 in the Internet-based test with a minimum of 23 for writing, 21 for speaking, 21 for listening and 21 for reading.

Cambridge Proficiency at Grade B or above

Pearson Language Test: 67 with a minimum of 61 in writing and a minium of 55 in all other components 

 

 

 

Fees

For the current rates please refer to the Fees and Funding page on the Graduate website. This site also has information which relates to studentships and scholarships

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Advice for Home / EU applicants:

Applications from UK / EU candidates will be accepted throughout the admission's cycle, and will not be subject to multiple recruitment rounds.

Advice for overseas applicants:

Applications from Overseas candidates will be accepted during this admission's cycle, and will not be subject to recruitment rounds.