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MSc - Master of Science
Lincoln (Main Site)
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Lincoln (Main Site)
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Through critical analysis, self-reflection, and applying problem-solving techniques, the MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) degree provides students with the opportunity to learn how to develop and implement creative and strategic HRM solutions that drive organisational performance.
Professional accreditation, industry links, and a business focus make this programme ideal for candidates who are currently involved in human resources or are interested in pursuing a career in this area.
With distinct academic and practitioner perspectives, students have the chance to discover new ways of managing people in the modern workplace, taking into consideration people development, employee relations, and understanding the broader business concerns of senior management. Students will also be challenged to think critically upon matters of organisational management.
This programme provides students with the opportunity to gain a professionally recognised qualification that will assist in meeting the increasing requirement of HRM practitioners to hold a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification. It also provides the necessary supporting evidence of professional knowledge to apply for upgrading CIPD Chartered Membership, subject to relevant work experience.
How You Are Assessed
Assessment is by a range of practical projects, both individually and within groups, and can include individual and groups presentations, essays, reports, portfolios, case studies, viva, and examinations.
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly usually within 15 working days of the submission date.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as fulfilling the ‘knowledge elements’ necessary to achieve Associate Membership of the CIPD. University of Lincoln Student members who apply to upgrade within a year of successfully completing their qualification are entitled to one free online assessment for Chartered MCIPD (Chartered Member of the CIPD). Graduates will need to have consistent and sustainable evidence of working in HR/L&D.
Career and Personal Development
Graduates of the programme have moved on to work within human resources or development departments within organisations. The course provides a good foundation for work in the UK or internationally. Alumni from our MSc Human Resources Management programme have gone on to become human resources advisors, business partners, and managers in international and multinational companies all over the world. Some students go on to careers in research or academia.
Students need to have a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience; For those without a degree who have equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,310 per year
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)
£9,090 per year
Students from EU
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£9,090 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.