Course summary
It’s no secret that the working environment is changing at a lightning-fast pace. And human resource management has an essential role to play in tackling issues in organisations around the world – from remote working after the pandemic to finding talent during the global shortage. This course is suitable if you already have a level 7 PG diploma (120 credits) from Oxford Brookes or another recognised institution. You might be an experienced HR professional, already working at a senior level and wanting to consolidate previous learning into an MA. This can be a personal achievement, a desire to strengthen your own research skills and conduct research in HR, or an opportunity to strengthen your CV. You’ll research a topic of interest to you. This could be a theoretical study exploring an aspect of HR that you are interested in or it could be applied to an actual issue that you are currently working on in your workplace. Ignite your potential and contribute effectively to your workplace development.
Assessment method
Critical Investigation Skills will be assessed through and individual written assignment (3000 words) and an individual portfolio. The assessment for the Research Project will be a 15,000 word individual project and a 750 word individual reflective statement.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need to have the following level of English language competency: - IELTS minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking). Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (120 level 7 credits) from a recognised institution. At least two year’s relevant professional experience and a degree or equivalent, relevant professional qualification. Applicants are normally graduates with experience in a full-time HR role and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM from any educational provider.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £2900 | Year 1 |
| England | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2900 | 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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP