MSc in Human Resource Management and Consulting
Content and structure
Course timeline
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21 September 2020 - 27 September 2020
Induction
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28 September 2020 - 11 December 2020
Semester one
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1 February 2021 - 28 May 2021
Semester two
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June 2021 - September 2021
Dissertation
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December 2021
Graduation
Please note that units and course information below refers to the 2019/20 academic year. 2020/21 content is likely to be similar but is subject to change.
Semester one: taught units
Compulsory units
You will take these units:
Semester two: taught units
Compulsory units
You will take this unit:
Optional units
You will select four optional units in total.
You can select three or four from this list:
- Understanding employment law
- Management consulting: data driven approaches
- Project management
- Strategy and human resource management
- Leading and managing change
If you select three from the above units, you will also select one of these units:
Dissertation
The course will finish with a dissertation. You will produce a unique piece of research using techniques learned throughout the year.
Detailed course information
Teaching and learning
You’ll learn from academics who are experts in the field of human resource management and consulting. Your learning experience will be enriched by the research activities and collaborations of academic staff.
We will also offer a wide range of opportunities for personal development. These will be delivered by specialists in our Careers Service, Academic Skills Centre and Library, or in partnership with the Students’ Union.
All units are taught on campus.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- project work
- presentations
Methods of assessment
Units are assessed by a combination of formal examinations and coursework.
Additional costs
As well as the cost of books, you will also need to cover the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You should budget at least £100 for this.
Some courses involve visits away from the University campus, and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence for such trips.
This course is regulated by the Office for Students.