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MSc Human Resource Development and Organisational Change

Main Subject Area

Human Resources ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

This award develops students' research skills for effective operation at a strategic level in an organisation, particularly in the areas of organisational development, change and transition. The Business School currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables graduate to gain a professional CIPD qualification whilst studying for the MSc Human Resource Development and Organisational Change (top up). Graduates will be equipped to work at advanced level for a professional career in HRD by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HRD and Organisational Change. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

This award develops students' research skills for effective operation at a strategic level in an organisation, particularly in the areas of organisational development, change and transition. The Business School currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables graduate to gain a professional CIPD qualification whilst studying for the MSc Human Resource Development and Organisational Change (top up). Graduates will be equipped to work at advanced level for a professional career in HRD by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HRD and Organisational Change. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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  • A first or second class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above.
  • A HND/HNC in a related subject area plus two years relevant organisational experience.
  • A Certificate in Personal Practice, a Certificate in Training Practice, a Certificate in Recruitment and Selection, or an equivalent CIPD certificated programme, plus two years’ relevant experience.
  • Applications are also invited under the widening participation agenda from individuals who do not possess the above qualifications but who may have significant organisational experience. In such cases, students will need to demonstrate at least 8 years relevant organisational experience, with at least three years in an HR role, or five years in a relevant role, for example a supervisory or management role. Admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to contribute to, benefit from and achieve the award.
  • A reference from a tutor who has supervised your undergraduate studies, or your employer;
  • If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or above overall (5.5 in each element) or evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above.
  • You may apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL) subject to the guidelines set out in the UWBS APL Handbook. APL includes accreditation of prior certificated learning and /or accreditation of prior experiential learning.
  • Students holding the PgD Human Resource Management may be eligible to enter with advanced standing.
  • Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not possess the above qualifications but who have significant management experience and are able to demonstrate previous non-certificated learning equivalent to the above. In such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to continue to benefit from and achieve the award.
  • You will normally have appropriate and relevant work experience.   
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,650 GBP
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International Students

0 GBP
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