StudyQA — Master: Human Resource Management and Development

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If you wish to join CIPD and eventually gain chartered membership, you will be required to complete a behavioural assessment and provide evidence that you have gained the necessary work experience in HRM/D. The course leader can advise you further on the route to and benefits of CIPD membership. The MSc HRM/D will enable you to:

* Critically evaluate the principles and practices of HRM/D from an academic and organisational standpoint
* Develop ideas and arguments and identify appropriate professional responses
* Develop and apply key skills and knowledge
* Demonstrate your continuous professional development (CPD)

The programme meets the requirements of the Advanced level of the CIPD.

Semester 1 (September to January) There are four assessed modules in the first semester:

* Human Resource Management in Context
* Managing, Leading & Developing People
* Research Methods
* Developing Skills and Business Leaders

In addition, the following are timetabled:

* Progress Tutorial
* Support for International Students

Semester 2 (January to May)

There are five assessed modules in the second semester:

* Critical Issues in HRM
* Organisational Design and Development
* Leadership and Management Development
* Two option modules*

In addition, the following is timetabled:

* Progress Tutorial

*Not all options may be available each year but the HRM and HRD pathway options available may include:

HRM (pathway) Options:

* Employment Law
* Managing Employee Relations
* Employee Engagement
* Performance Management
* Reward Management
* Talent & People Resourcing
* HRD (pathway) Options:
* Learning & Talent Development
* Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Training
* Instigating Coaching and Mentoring
* Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning

Semester 3 (May to early September)

* You have the opportunity to complete a masters dissertation under the guidance of your dissertation supervisor. It will involve you planning and implementing a research study on an approved topic. This is an ideal opportunity to personalise your study programme to suit your career aspirations and reflect your own interests in a particular HRM or HRD issue.

A minimum of a lower second degree classification (2:2) from a recognised university, or a professional qualification deemed to be equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 FCE score : (read more) Cambridge English: First (FCE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at an upper-intermediate level (IELTS 5.5-6.5). It is an international English language exam which provides the perfect foundation for success in study and work. Take Cambridge English: First to prove your ability to use everyday written and spoken English when applying to study abroad. 80 (Grade A) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

UCLan offers a range of Scholarships and Bursaries to it students:

* UCLAN FINANCIAL BURSARY 2014
* BURSARIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* EARLY PAYMENT BURSARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
* INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* NHS BURSARIES
* PHARMACY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH BURSARY
* POSTGRADUATE JOURNALISM BURSARY
* POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EASTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICAN STUDENTS
* POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* SCHOLARSHIP FOR SELF-FUNDED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
* SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM INDONESIA
* SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PALESTINE
* UK GOVERNMENTS GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
* UNDERGRADUATE JOURNALISM BURSARY
* UNDERGRADUATE UCLAN SPORT SCHOLARSHIP