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Human Resources and Organisational Development at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information Course summary

  • Build knowledge that will enable you to deliver a wide range of strategic people solutions that drive positive change.
  • Develop the specialised skills needed for effective higher-level people management and development.
  • Study at Sheffield Business School, which has over 30 years experience in delivering Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Development (OD) masters qualifications.
The course is for graduates wanting a career in Human Resource Management, HR managers looking for career development or people seeking a career change. By combining strategic insight and people expertise with commercial acumen you’ll be recognised as a thought leader, influencer and expert change agent in today’s evolving workplace. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You’ll develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help manage the process and complexities of organisational change. On the course you’ll approach HR at a strategic level and examine organisations operating both nationally and internationally. The course takes a practical and vocational approach to teaching so that you can apply the theory you learn through practice. You’ll learn through:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Skill-based workshops
  • Research
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Coursework
  • Journals
Applied learning Live projects You’ll take part in practical study blocks including applied workshops, which help you develop a range of HR skills and competencies. In addition, you'll learn through an applied research module where you can be involved in applied research in a variety of settings. This can range between: A sector-based people project where you have the option of conducting an applied research project in relation to a particular sector or niche that is appropriate to your interest. An organisational change project in relation to your own practice with an organisational consultancy change project where you may engage with organisational stakeholders and conduct a piece of applied consultancy which is then evaluated. Networking opportunities Our courses are designed and delivered by a highly experienced team of academics, who have extensive practice-based experience in HR & OD. Study is supported throughout by peer networking meetings between study blocks. You’ll play an active part in your own development. You’ll manage your own continuous professional development through personal development, gaining the skills necessary for reflective learning and attending the guest lectures. You’ll also have an opportunity to professional events organised by the local and national branches of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). You’ll have access to our dynamic, student-led HR Network, which provides excellent opportunities for sharing experience with alumni, sponsors, business leaders, human resource managers and consultants. The network is supported by guest speakers from both professional bodies, alumni, employers which are often embedded into modules. This ensures that you gain access to non-academics and can see what roles, qualifications and career progression is available to you on graduation. Future careers This course prepares you for a career in: Human resource management, development, change and consultancy Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Tesco
  • HSBC
  • Bluebell Hospice
  • Cleveland Constabulary
  • First Mainline
  • Various public sector organisations
  • Royal Mail
  • Carrefour
  • Lenovo
  • International Hilton Hotels

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Compulsory Modules Applied Research Project Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (Edi) And Well Being Global Talent Management And Acquisition International Performance And Reward Management Learning And Development Organisation And Management Enquiry Organisation Development Design And Change Strategic Employee Relations And Law Team Coaching And Facilitation The Future Of Strategic Hr

Assessment method

Coursework

Entry requirements

Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Business-and-management/MSc-Human-Resources-and-Organisational-Development/Full-time/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Human Resources and Organisational Development at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS