Course summary
This course aims to develop skilled and capable HR professionals who can make a real contribution to business success. The programme provides the underpinning skills and knowledge required by professionals within this discipline as well as a broader understanding of the context within which human resources management (HRM) takes place. This course is suitable for those at the start of a career in HRM or for those already working within the field who wish to obtain a professional qualification. The course leads to associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and, on completion of either the PG Diploma or the MA in HRM, the students meet the knowledge requirements for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.
Modules
Compulsory modules: managing people in organisations; human resource management in a strategic context; human resource management; Applied Human Resource Management and Business Skills. Elective modules: resourcing and talent management; performance management; managing reward; employment law; employee relations; management and career development; international standards and employment law; international resourcing and talent management; equality and diversity from a comparative perspective; international employment relations.
Assessment method
A range of different forms of assessment are used throughout the course, including written assignments, tests, exams, reflective log, presentations and group exercises. Assessment of skills and competence also forms part of the overall assessment strategy.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of
Entry requirements
You will need: An Honours degree of 2:2 or above in any subject and to be able to demonstrate an interest in human resource management. Applicants whose 1st language is not English are required to meet the UK Border Agency and universities minimum English language requirements, such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY