Human Resource Management (CIPD Accredited) MSc

Expand your expertise in recruiting and retaining talent. Develop your leadership and management skills. Progress your career in Human Resources.

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Info on joining us in September 2020

Overview

This challenging Masters degree will demonstrate to future employers that you have the skills and knowledge to take on senior Human Resources management positions.

You will study a range of HR topics, such as leadership, talent management and managing organisational change. When you successfully complete the course you will have fulfilled part of the requirements for professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

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Why us?

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
Accredited by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the USA
'World-leading' research in Business, according to the Latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Programme affords multiple employer engagement opportunities, employer visits and listening to guest speakers
Our Business and Administrative Studies courses, which include MSc Human Resource Management, were ranked 1st for Skills Development and 5th for Overall Satisfaction out of 61 institutions in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2019 (PTES)

Joining us in 2020

Welcome to the University of Sunderland and I look forward to meeting you during induction when you join us on 26 October 2020. You have received some information already on what to expect of your course experience here at Sunderland, with information on our hybrid model which combines face to face and online learning to ensure that you can undertake your studies us while staying safe.

The University, with the support of the CIPD, have developed emergency professional assessment standards and an effective approach to your programme of study, blending face to face and online teaching. Our blended methods mirror many of the online systems and processes, such as Microsoft Teams, that you will use as an HR practitioner in your future career. This will enable you to develop relevant professional skills such as time management, self care and workload prioritisation with support from the academic team and the wider University services available to you.

Your experience will include an induction where you will be meet various staff, including our Head of School, Chair of the Postgraduate Programme Studies Board and your Programme Leader. During induction you will also be allocated a Personal Tutor and soon after you will have a scheduled 1:1 with them to discuss any questions you have about the year ahead.

Your programme includes weekly face to face module session time alongside students in your tutorial group, online module sessions to include activities in the virtual learning environment with your classmates, online tutorial and study skills sessions to help you succeed at postgraduate level, and online interactive sessions with guest lectures, practitioner talks and skills-based activities.

Many online activities will be captured for you to revisit. Our software will allow you to ask questions and contribute to debates even when working online. We will continue to review the position on social distancing and as the conditions develop will adapt our approach accordingly. Please remember you will be with us for a whole year and throughout the year we will be working to ensure that you receive a full range of experiences, appropriate to developing your knowledge and skills.

In the coming months before commencing your studies please contact your Programme Leader if we can offer any further guidance before joining us:

Programme Leader: Helen Fraser helen.fraser@sunderland.ac.uk

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, workshops, and computer-based learning.

Your progress will be assessed through individual and group assignments, business reports, presentations, case study analysis, portfolios of work, time-constrained activities and the Masters Reflective Project.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters course requires a higher level of independent reading and research.

Modules on this course include:

Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective (30 credits)
Developing the Researching HR Professional (30 credits)
Managing the Employment Relationship (30 credits)
Managing Learning and Talent Development in Organisations (30 credits)
Leading, Managing and Developing People and Organisations (30 credits)
Human Resource Management in Context (30 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

You’ll be based at The Reg Vardy Centre, on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. The Reg Vardy Centre is a modern building with views of the river, and just a short walk from both the coast and Sunderland town centre.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is

GPA 2.40 from a Canadian bachelor's degree
GPA 2.5 from a USA bachelor's degree

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or an equivalent qualification, for example; a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

If English is not your first language we will require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) can also be considered if the applicant's element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS.

Fees and finance

The annual fee for this course is:

£6,250 if you are from the UK or EU
£13,000 if you are from outside the EU

If you are not sure whether you qualify as a UK, EU or international student, find out more in our Help and Advice article.

The Skills Boost North East Discount is a 20% waiver on the full cost of course fees for postgraduate taught Masters courses for any worker who has been furloughed, has been made redundant, or is likely to be made redundant and who has a local connection to the North East region. Read more about the discount.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

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Career ready

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). These accreditations demonstrate the quality of the degree.

If you achieve at least a 40% pass mark in all CIPD-related areas of this degree you will have fulfilled part of the requirements for professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). As a member of the CIPD you will have access to additional HR research, conferences, training and development.

Our Business graduates have secured roles in organisations such as Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Nissan, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterCoopers and Adidas.

Guest speakers

We invite business leaders into the University to share their experiences with students. Past speakers include Divine Chocolate’s Head of Sales and Marketing and Sunderland Football Club’s CEO. Learning from business professionals can be very useful if you’re not sure what career to pursue when you graduate. If you already have a plan for your career, these events are an excellent way to start building a network of business contacts

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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