Overview
Human Resource Development (HRD) is a more specialised field, with a specific focus on the learning and development of people within organisations. HRD activities include training, coaching, mentoring, well-being, management development, technology-enhanced learning strategies and many more.
You'll graduate this Human Resource Development (Top-up) programme from the University of Portsmouth as a highly competent HR practitioner, with the specialist skills needed to achieve success in your chosen career path. Depending on your choice of dissertation, you'll be awarded with either an MSc Human Resource Management (HRM), or an MSc Human Resource Development (HRD) qualification.
The University of Portsmouth is an Approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR specialists and the world's largest Chartered HR professional organisation.
Human Resource Development (Top-up) at the University of Portsmouth highlights
- Jump into a 3-day intensive research skills development workshop, where you'll develop the skills needed to complete your dissertation
- Focus on a specialist topic which has real meaning for you, and get help and support in progressing your dissertation proposal from your dedicated supervisor
- Work through pre-course reading and proposal development activities, further deepening your knowledge of the field
- Tap in to the Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection
Careers and opportunities
HR practitioners are integral to any business or organisation and professionals in this field are in demand across all sectors of industry.
As a graduate of this MSc Human Resource Development (Top-up) degree course, you'll have successfully boosted your HR training to Master's level, increasing your skills and employability in a more specialised field, with a specific focus on the learning and development of people within organisations.
Graduates of this course have gone into areas such as:
- Business development and consultancy
- Management
- Recruitment
- Personnel
- Human resources
- Training
Accreditation
AACSB
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Course structure:
Your course will start with a 3-day intensive research methods workshop at the University, after which you'll submit a dissertation proposal and will be allocated a supervisor.
You'll then work on your dissertation independently, with online contact with your dissertation supervisor as you progress through your dissertation.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- There's no deadline for applications to this course. We accept applications right up until the start date in September, as long as there are places available.
Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Management Studies Human Resource Management View 218 other Masters in Human Resource Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Advanced Level 7 Qualification either through the completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management or the level 7 qualification at a CIPD accredited centre.
If a Pg Diploma was gained more than 5 years previously, Chartered Fellows and Chartered Members of the CIPD may be eligible to apply through a specific RPL route.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
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Applies to youNon-residents6200 GBP / year≈ 6200 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3730 GBP / year≈ 3730 GBP / year
Living costs
Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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