Program Overview

Human Resource Management (M.Sc.)

The Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) program at Trinity College Dublin is designed for students from all undergraduate disciplines. This one-year full-time course offers 12 core modules designed to build knowledge and understanding of human resource management, and a dissertation.

Overview

The program is research-led, evidence-based, and practice-driven. Senior practitioners from the industry teach on the program to offer a strong integration of research and practice. Going beyond the classroom, students learn real organizational human resource management in practice by interacting with a variety of organizations as part of the program.

Is This Course For Me?

This M.Sc. is designed for students from all undergraduate disciplines looking to understand the dynamics of human motivation; the organizational structure of a business and the legal aspects of the workplace. Graduates will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills that are vital for future Human Resources Management professionals who strive to facilitate organizational effectiveness.

Career Opportunities

Our dedicated Careers & Community team is dedicated to supporting our students and alumni in exploring career options, preparing effectively for their next career move, and making informed career decisions that will develop and shape their futures through workshops and tailored individual career sessions.

• Specialised in career development, the team can help students identify suitable career paths and provide tailored advice on how best to achieve their career goals through workshops, one-to-one coaching, and psychometric assessments.
• They deliver a wide range of career sessions with defined learning outcomes and arrange company and recruitment consultancy presentations, job fairs, and networking events.
• With increasing corporate focus on attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent, graduates have a range of options in the field of HRM.
• Our dedicated careers team provides 1:1 support to students from the start of their journey to completion.
• Graduates can gain employment in various industries such as financial services, operations, pharmaceuticals, education, government, and social enterprise.

Course Structure

This M.Sc. course is worth 90 credits and is delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises modules totaling 60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.

Course Content

The program includes 12 core modules designed to build knowledge and understanding of human resource management, and a dissertation. Modules may include:

• Developing Skills for Business Leadership and Coaching
• Employment Law and Business Ethics
• HR Digitalisation & Analytics
• International HRM
• Learning and Organisation Development
• Managing Employment Relations
• Performance & Rewards Management
• Researching HRM
• Resourcing and Talent Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Work Design and Health

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to possess a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Awards

• NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Na Fu
• Closing Date: 31st July 2025

Study Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) at Trinity

The M.Sc. in Human Resource Management is designed for students from all disciplines. We are the only program in Ireland and one of a few in the world to be fully approved by the three largest HR bodies in the world.

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