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Human Resource Management

MA
Duration
1 year
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

This part-time course is for HR practitioners and line managers with a PGDip in Human Resource Management (HRM). Upgrade your qualification to a master's degree in a supportive environment. Reflect on workplace practice and research an area of strategic importance for your organisation.

Why study with us

  • The course team are experienced HRM practitioners and combine evidence-based practice with theory. This provides you with contemporary knowledge of HRM and real-world understanding.
  • Being able to study and work means you'll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice. Using your knowledge to make organisational developments.
  • Develop the HRM knowledge and research skills required to become a contemporary people manager. Studying as a part-time group allows for the opportunity to compare practices and learn from the experiences of others.
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What you'll do

  • You'll explore, reflect, theorise, and apply knowledge in taught sessions, group activities, discussions and assessments.
  • Active engagement with iROWE (Institute for Research into Organisations, Work and Employment), the CIPD and local HRM networks provides opportunities to take part in learning events and activities.
  • Contribute to discussions and debates triggered by ‘hot topics' in the world of work. And actively curate resources for consideration in the workshop sessions.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

David Opperman
Senior Lecturer
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Human Resource Management is an interesting course, not only does it cover all aspects of HR, but also offers modules on business and organisations.
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Jeanette Wilson
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
United Kingdom

Future careers in Human Resource Management

Successful completion of the MA, Human Resources Management can lead to careers in the HR profession and broader management roles.

Entry requirements

  • Students will have 120 credits from UCLan's CIPD accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or a CIPD accredited Postgraduate Diploma
  • Students would normally be employed within an HR environment or as a manager/consultant and are likely to be a Chartered Member of the CIPD or on a career trajectory headed to Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD
  • For students where English is not their first language a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Part-time£3,200 per year
2025/26
UK
Part-time£3,350 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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