Human Resource Management, MSc / PGDip
Swansea University
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COURSE OVERVIEWDo you want to become an impactful HR Manager of the future, placing the wellbeing of your workforce at the heart of what you do?This specialist programme will give you a competitive edge when entering the world of people management. You will gain invaluable knowedege and skills to work across organisations of all sizes and sectors. You will become a people professional capable of successfully managing and developing a workforce, while also supporting your organisations strategy ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Do you want to become an impactful HR Manager of the future, placing the wellbeing of your workforce at the heart of what you do?

This specialist programme will give you a competitive edge when entering the world of people management. You will gain invaluable knowedege and skills to work across organisations of all sizes and sectors. You will become a 'people' professional capable of successfully managing and developing a workforce, while also supporting your organisation's strategy for success.

In placing employee development and wellbeing at the core of the programme, our graduates ensure the sustainability of the organisation through the careful management of people.?This programme is aimed at graduates, as well as those already practicing HRM who wish to obtain a postgraduate qualification.

The employment destinations for individuals completing this programme can include Director of Workforce, Chief People Manager, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and HR Manager.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The MSc Human Resource Management can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

The School of Management has a superb support system in place to assist with career development: whilst, for many, the MSc will be the start of a journey for those without experience to enter the sector at HR advisor or officer level, for others, this programme can provide a formal qualification to recognise the experience already gained.

The MSc Human Resource Management?programme?has been designed?specifically to enable those who have recently started their careers in HRM or who are seeking to start such a career, to gain a specialist master's qualification in HRM. There will also be opportunities for students to continue their studies in the School at research level. In this way, the Master’s programme can be part of a career pathway for a ‘people professional’ embracing all aspects of leadership, whatever the role.

  • Human Resource Adviser or Officer
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Human Resource Director
  • People, Places & Services Manager
  • Head of People services
  • Head of Talent and culture
  • Strategic HR and People Development Manager
  • Director of Workforce
  • Chief People Manager
  • Diversity and Inclusion Manager
  • People and Employee Experience Manager

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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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37th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. Any degree subject will be considered.? We consider all applications on their merits and will look at each individual case before making an offer so students who fall slightly short of the entry criteria should still apply to the School of Management.

Tuition fees

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£11,550 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

PgDip: £7,700. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£21,650 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

PgDip: £14,450. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£21,650 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

PgDip: £14,450. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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