Human Resource Management
Enhance your management skills and career prospects in HR with our Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) approved Master’s degree.
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If you’re in the early or middle stages of your HR career and looking to develop your specialism and move up to a more senior role, this course is for you.
You’ll learn how to assemble the right people and organisational structure to effectively carry out your organisation’s objectives in today’s labour market.
You’ll also take your communication, behavioural analysis, persuasion and negotiation skills to the next level – all while continuing to work.
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). To seek this credit for your degree you should apply directly to join the CIPD and pay the appropriate joining and membership fee.
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Prepare to take on a more senior HR role while continuing to work
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Boost your communication, behavioural analysis, persuasion and negotiation capabilities
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Explore employment law, the role of HR, and different ways of working
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Study on a course that’s approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Equip yourself with the skills to lead, manage and develop people.
You’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of strategic HRM and a strong awareness of your social and ethical responsibilities, as well as vital communication, problem-solving and team-working skills.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Learn how HR departments underpin successful businesses worldwide.
You’ll find out how HR contributes to organisations’ welfare and monetary profile, and how HR in turn can be affected by market and business contexts. You’ll reflect on different ways of working, and learn how to apply and advise on UK employment law.
You’ll also study people management and development in a global context, and gain analytical skills to help with creative decision-making.
You’ll complete your Master’s with a Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a relevant topic of that interests you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Organisational Psychology in a Social Context (30 credits)
- Work and Employment in a Social Context
- HRM Research Methods
- Strategic HRM in a Global Context
- Contemporary Issues in HRM: Problems, Scenarios and Solutions
- Postgraduate Major Project
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Anna ParaskevopoulouAssociate Professor
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Dr Gregory AllenHead of School: School of Management (SoM)
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Dr Sunrita Dhar-BhattacharjeeAssociate Professor
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.