What is special about this course?

HR professionals play a crucial role in the development of organisations, and this recognised award is designed to help current and future HR practitioners prepare for the challenges and opportunities in today’s rapidly changing business environment. 

Whether you are a graduate looking to gain employment in this specialist field or already in work and needing to develop your skills and abilities, the part-time, CIPD accredited MSc in Human Resource Management is ideal for you. 

The course will equip you with the skills to make an immediate and effective contribution to the HR function by helping to attract, retain and develop the employees needed for organisational success.

An online evening induction is held in early September and mid-January each year (depending on your start date) which will introduce you to the online learning environment.

Special features

• Flexible delivery means that you can study this course part time, taking either one or two modules per semester; attending online workshops and tutorials, through the university's virtual learning environment
• On successful completion, you will be eligible to seek Associate membership of the CIPD, the professional body for HR specialists*
• If you are working in human resources or learning and development at a managerial or strategic level you can apply to upgrade from Associate Member to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow*
• You will undertake a major piece of advanced independent work within the area of HR at a strategic level, as well as a placement for those not already working within the HR profession
• You can choose to study individual modules for continuing professional development or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree

*You will be required to join the CIPD as student members if you wish to receive Associate or Chartered Membership on completing the award. The current cost of this is £90 per annum. Please note that joining the CIPD does provide you with access to a wealth of guides, information and advice related to HR.

Entry requirements

• 2:2 honours degree or above or
• Successful completion of the CIPD Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Practice, plus relevant professional experience
• Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered on an individual basis

*Funding support notice*

Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scottish domiciled and EU students)

Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland domiciled and EU students, and loans for living costs for eligible Scottish students.

Access routes

• CIPD Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Practice
• BA (Hons) Business and Management

PgCert

Core modules:

• Managing in the global network
• Managing and developing the human resource

You will also choose one option module from the following:

• Talent development and management
• Reward development and management
• Employment law
• Employee relations
• Information decision-making
• Effective communications

PgDip

Core modules:

• Research methods and techniques
• Entra- and intra-preneurial thinking

You will also choose one option module from the following:

• Talent development and management
• Reward development and management
• Employment law
• Employee relations
• Information decision-making
• Effective communications
• Work placement

MSc

To achieve the award of MSc you will need to select a THIRD option from the list above and also complete an applied research project.

Fees

The following fees apply to this taught postgraduate course :

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.

Funding

From 2017, eligible Scotland domiciled students studying full time for any taught postgraduate course up to full Masters level can access loans up to 10,000 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £5,500 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500. EU students studying full time can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £5500.

Part-time students undertaking any taught postgraduate course over two years up to Masters level who meet the residency eligibility can apply for a for a tuition fee loan up to £2,750 per year.

Full details can be found on the SAAS website. Applications for loans open in April.

Students from the rest of the UK who meet the eligibility requirements may be able to apply for a loan from the Student Loan Company

You may also be able to apply for a government Professional and Career Development Loan

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant university partner college for more information.