MA Human Resource Management
Fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
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Programme description
The longest established programme of its kind in the UK, Newcastle University Business School’s MA in Human Resource Management (HRM) aims to provide a firm foundation in the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in this specialist field.
People are central to the success of any organisation. Our aim is to enable you to make an effective contribution as a human resource specialist, always recognising the distinct ethical responsibilities of the human resource practitioner. Candidates on the full-time programme have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
The programme has been recently updated following a comprehensive review, our programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and successful completion of the programme leads to graduate membership of this prestigious institute.
The MA in Human Resource Management also aligns with the standards of the American based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) – the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.
Who is the programme for?
Available on a full- or part-time basis, the programme is aimed primarily at those who intend to pursue a career in human resource management or who are at the early stages of building their career in this area. The MA in Human Resource Management compliments our MA in International Human Resource Management – designed for those intending to pursue an international career within this field.
Professional skill development
Candidates are encouraged to develop the critical self-analysis and personal skills that underpin future career development and support the process of lifelong learning. The emphasis on skill development also helps candidates to meet the professional development requirements of the CIPD.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Accreditation
Recently updated following a comprehensive review, our programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Successful completion of the programme leads to graduate membership of this prestigious institute.
The University is a CIPD Licensed Upgrade Centre. This means that that those with significant human resource management experience, on successful completion of the programme, can progress their membership of the CIPD to reflect both their newfound professional qualification and existing experience.
Please note, students will be required to register with the CIPD upon joining the course and there will be an additional cost associated with this. For further information, please visit the CIPD website at www.cipd.co.uk
Programme Structure
The programme is modular in structure, compromising 180 credits, which are studied on a full-time basis over 12 months or part time over 24 months. All candidates will take the following compulsory modules.
- NBS8270 Human resources in management context (15 credits)
- NBS8271 Leading, managing and developing people (15 credits)
- NBS8272 Developing skills for business leadership (15 credits)
- NBS8273 Investigating a business issue from a human resource management perspective (35 credits)
- NBS8274 Leadership and management development (15 credits)
- NBS8275 Resourcing and talent management (15 credits)
- NBS8276 Managing employment relations (15 credits)
- NBS8278 Understanding and implementing coaching and mentoring (15 credits)
- NBS8100 Dissertation (40 credits)
Dissertation
Work begins on the dissertation for full time students at the start of semester two. Dissertations are completed by the beginning of September. Part time students begin the dissertation in the second year.
We allow you as much flexibility as possible when choosing your dissertation topic in line with the requirements of the programme.
Student profile
Nisha Rehan, UK
‘The reputation of Newcastle University persuaded me to carry out the MA here. I found out that employment rates are good for graduates and in particular relation to my course, we were offered the highly recommended CIPD qualification which I feel is so important...I like the placement opportunity we are given and the idea that we will devise practical solutions to a real-life problem in the workplace. The teaching methods vary with each member of staff which helps to make the theories more interesting. Parts of the lectures are normally focused on discussion which enables people to share relevant work experience.’
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to hold a minimum upper second class first degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent. Every application is considered on an individual basis and candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry criteria may be eligible for admission at the discretion of the selector.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in any element. Pre-sessional courses in English language are provided by the University and successful completion of these may be a condition of entry.
Fees
Fees per academic year 2012-13
UK/EU: full time £8,500 part time £4,250
International: full time £15,165 part time fees
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.
Funding and Finance - MA Human Resource Management
- Course Code: 4048F
- Further information about the MA in Human Resource Management
- Postgraduate Funding opportunities
- How to apply
Related Programme of Interest:
MA International Human Resource Management
