MSc Human Resource Management (Top up)

Why choose this course?

  • Depending on your studies and career so far, you can specialise in Human Resource Management
  • If you already have a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or HRD, or a CIPD Advanced Level Diploma (or CIPD Professional Development Scheme qualification), you can 'top up' to a full masters award with the completion of the final masters stage, in just one year of part time study.
  • You'll be prepared to meet the continual professional development (CPD) requirements of the HR profession as we equip you with the critical self analysis and reflective practice skills which underpin your career development planning.
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Course code: MN6AK

Start date: September and January

Course length: part time: one year

Campus: Derby Campus

About this course

In just one year of part time study you can top up your Postgraduate Diploma in HRM or HRD, or your CIPD Advanced Level Diploma to an MSc masters qualification.

You will undertake an Independent Study allowing you to explore in greater detail, and from a more focused strategic element, an area of your choice, in agreement with your programme leader and tutor. This brings together all of your learning and will provide evidence of a link between HRM/HRD and the potential improved business performance. You can base it on an area that interests you, or where you see your career developing.  Alternatively, you can base it on an area of your current employment to bring a real benefit to your current role.

On completion you will recognise and be able to evaluate the relevant knowledge and skills relating to successful leadership and management within a diverse cultural context and an ethical framework. You will be able to contribute to the development of an organisation's HRM/HRD strategies, policies, procedures and change programmes.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • CIPD Advanced Level Diploma, or CIPD Professional Development Scheme qualification, or Postgraduate Diploma in HRM
  • If your first language is not English you will need a proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5)

Fees and finance

UK/EU students

  • Part time: £815 (per module)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Careers and employability

The MSc Human Resource Management is a highly sought after qualifications which employers look for when recruiting to HR positions. 

You'll update yourself in terms of modern strategic practice and professionalism, and you will also be equipped with the critical self analysis and reflective practice skills. These underpin your career development planning, supporting your life-long learning and personal growth and development, enabling you to prepare to meet the continual professional development (CPD) requirements of the HR profession.

What our students say

"The lecturers at Derby are accessible and very helpful with providing guidance and direction. They've provided me with valuable feedback and genuinely want to help me to learn and develop professionally as a future manager."

Jolene King

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Where will I study?

Derby Campus

Contact details

General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
F: +44 (0)1332 597724
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

‌Course enquiries

Course leader: Judith Gill, Sheena Bevitt

Contact name: Anne Annable

Contact phone: 01332 591471

Take a look at the programme specification for this course