What is special about this course?

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. 

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

Special features

• CIPD accredited - 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*
• 100% student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2019)
• Flexible delivery options - means that you can study part time, taking either one or two modules per semester; attending online workshops and tutorials, through the university's virtual learning environment
• Taught by experienced HR practitioners
• Applied and practical assessments - 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
• Excellent online supportive learning environment
• Individual modules for CPD - 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 a student member 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

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

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

Funding

Scotland domiciled part-time students undertaking any taught postgraduate course over two years up to Masters level who meet the residency eligibility can apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) 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

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