Human Resources and Consulting MA

Course Overview

The ability to empower organisations and their people is a highly sought-after skill, and the focus on developing, valuing, and managing human resources has never been greater. This unique course blends strategic HR, development and consulting to develop your expertise in working with and through people.

It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Whether you are a recent graduate, or already work in HR, management education or consultancy, your mind will be challenged as we train you to think and act critically and effectively.

This is not a programme focused on simplistic ‘models’ or techniques. Instead we will teach you to hone the capabilities and skills necessary to develop people and knowledge effectively.

You will put your newly developed conceptual abilities into practice with real-life organisations, including how to intervene constructively in strategic issues and stimulate change through consulting. We will encourage you to work collaboratively, sharing ideas and experiences with your international classmates and tutors. As our graduates tell us, that’s often how you will learn the most.

About our Masters

The ability to empower organisations and their people is a highly sought-after skill, and the focus on developing, valuing, and managing human resources has never been greater. This unique course blends strategic HR, development and consulting to develop your expertise in working with and through people.

It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Whether you are a recent graduate, or already work in HR, management education or consultancy, your mind will be challenged as we train you to think and act critically and effectively.

Assessment

Our assessments are designed to develop your learning. Coursework has a mix of individual and team-based elements, and goes from smaller and shorter elements in the first term, building in scope and size and leading to the dissertation. Assessments are not necessarily tied to one specific module. The coursework involves essays, group presentations, a consulting project and a dissertation. There are also three exams, which are a requirement for the Associate level of CIPD professional membership.

Route to PhD Study

UK/EU applicants with a good honours degree who wish to go on to study for a PhD can apply for an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 1+3 Studentship. This covers tuition fees and, depending on eligibility, living expenses for the MA and, provisionally, for a further three years’ study for a PhD.

Route to PhD Study

UK/EU applicants with a good honours degree who wish to go on to study for a PhD can apply for an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 1+3 Studentship. This covers tuition fees and, depending on eligibility, living expenses for the MA and, provisionally, for a further three years’ study for a PhD.

Careers

You will benefit from a dedicated Careers and Learning Development module, which integrates job-seeking advice and careers development alongside inputs on assessment, coaching and professional development.