Human Resource Development, MA

University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	18 months	find out	find out	find out
MA	Part-time	24 months	find out	find out	find out

About Human Resource Development, MA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The course provides the development of in-depth knowledge and understanding of HRD within a wider organisational and contextual framework. Current issues in HRD are explored and students will develop techniques applicable to enable application of a range of HRD skills to organisations in which they are likely to operate. Student who successfully complete part one, the PgDip, will also receive Internationally recognised CIPD recognition towards Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

Key Features

To become CIPD qualified and gain a Master's qualification in HRD
To develop the key skills and knowledge needed to progress in a HRD career
Work with friendly, experienced practice-led tutors
Become part of a network of professionals and gain access to additional professional development events and resources through our strong links with the local CIPD branch
Flexible study patterns to suit your lifestyle and work commitments
Benefit from a combination of small group learning supported by our virtual learning environment

Modules

Students will study the following modules:

Part one

Human Resource Management in Context
Leading, Managing and Developing People
Developing Skills for Business Leadership
Employment Law
Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Learning and Development Provision
Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning
Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring
Investigating a Business Issue from a Human resource perspective*

*Students will be required to complete a piece of research on an HRD issue within an organisation for this module.

Part two

Research Methods
Dissertation

Professional Accreditations

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a combination of examination and course work. Course work take various forms including a work-based project, small research projects, presentations, case study analysis, reflective statements and a skills portfolio. Part two requires a 15,000 word dissertation. Students on the full time programme or who are not currently in employment may be able to base their projects on companies from the extensive SBS employer network to provide alternatives to work based assignments.

Career Opportunities

Past students have enhanced their HRD career advancement in the private, public and voluntary/not for profit sectors in the UK and overseas.

Students also participate in a programme of organisational visits, workshops and CPD events (in liaison with the CIPD and Chartered Management Institute (CMI)) to provide application and networking opportunities. The content of the programme is vocationally focused, using real case studies of current organisations. Students are encouraged to share their own work experience and apply their knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways.

Related Courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
MA Human Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

Applicants should normally hold one or more of the following:

An honours degree or postgraduate qualification eg. BA, MSc
A relevant professional qualification Eg. CIPD Intermediate qualification, ILM, CIM
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be admitted to the course provided their professional or managerial experience is deemed to be appropriate.
Holders of CIPD Postgraduate qualifications may be offered exemption from part one of the programme, enabling them to 'top up' to a Master's degree in a shorter time than the full MA programme.

International students for whom English is not a first language will be requested to provide evidence of sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of the programme in accordance with University requirements, normally at least IELTS at 6.0.

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