MSc Human Resource Management (part-time, evening)

Program Overview

Programme Overview

MSc Human Resource Management (part-time, evening)

This programme is designed to help you develop your understanding of human resource management practices across a variety of organisational settings, considering how national and international contexts impact people management.

Programme Details

Attendance

• Part-time

Course Duration

• Two years

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Programme Accreditation

• Accredited by the CIPD, the professional body for HR

Programme Structure

Modules

• HR Strategy and Practices
• Employment Law
• Leadership and Development
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for HR Practitioners
• Organisational Project
• Technology, Data and the Future of Work
• Organisational Design and Development
• Research Methods

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching is delivered face-to-face on a Tuesday evening from 5pm to 9pm
• Each module will run over twelve weeks, with a mix of interactive lectures, discussions and activities
• Assessments may be essays, assignments, multiple-choice tests, online tests, group reports or portfolio work

Programme Leader

Vicki Harvey

• Former training and operations manager in the forensic science sector
• Associate of the CIPD and Fellow of Advance HE
• Areas of academic interest focus on student employability and work-based learning

Employment and Career Opportunities

Career Links

• You will be encouraged to attend CIPD Manchester Branch events and join meetings of the Manchester Industrial Relations Society
• Our course team also maintains excellent relations with local, national and international organisations, commentators and employers

Career Opportunities

• Human resources officer
• Senior HR adviser
• Training and development officer
• Recruitment manager
• Office manager

Requirements

Applicant Profile

• This course is designed for graduates with a background of studying business or social sciences, who want to specialise in HRM
• You may wish to pursue a career as a human resources practitioner or take on a people-focused position with significant people management responsibilities

English Language Requirements

• International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English
• An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this

Standard Entry Requirements

• Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent
• A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted, either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
• We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional Costs

• You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits

International Applicants

• If you are applying from overseas and are accepted onto the programme with placement, there will be additional costs associated with visa extensions
• These include:
  • Extending your student visa fee
  • Tier 4 biometrics enrolment fee
  • Immigration Health Surcharge 12 month fee

International Scholarships

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our international scholarships