Entry requirements: A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent qualification Accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) may be available to suitably qualified applicants up to a maximum of 100 credits. The remaining credits (depending on entry qualifications) will consist of 40 credits, of independent study and a minimum taught component of 40 credits which must include 20 credits of Research Methods in Business
Part-time: 6 months
Programme Leader: Dr Beverley Hill
Telephone +44 (0) 1962 827231
Email Beverley.Hill@winchester.ac.uk
Start dates: January
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or a TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) or equivalent Application process: Direct Entry Application Form
Students extend their study obtained from the Professional Development Programme of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) by undertaking the Research Methods in Business taught module, one further taught module and a dissertation on a Human Resource management topic of their choice. Upon successful completion, students are awarded the MSc Human Resource Management.
• Research Methods in Business – a taught module requiring 36 hours of class contact. This must be successfully completed before students can progress to the dissertation stage
• One further taught module: Leadership in Organisations is recommended
A variety of teaching methods is used including lectures, tutorials and workshops. Many of the sessions are student-led and there is an emphasis on active learning.
Methods of assessment include business reports, essays, presentations, critical evaluations and research-based projects.
Dissertation
The dissertation can be on a topic of the student’s choice within the realms of human resource management. The dissertation module commences at the beginning of Semester 2 following the year of entry.
Many career opportunities in human resources management are appropriate, including Personnel Adviser, Recruitment Consultant and Human Resource Manager.