Master of Science [M.Sc] [Human Resources] From University of Exeter

Features Of the Program :

• Gain a deep understanding of contemporary developments in this dynamic sector, whilst developing advanced skills to succeed in the global workplace
• Learn about all aspects of HRM practice including recruitment and selection, leadership and performance management, and approaches to HRM in an international context
• Take part in two three-day residential programmes where you’ll focus on developing practical HR skills and collaborating with your peers in an engaging environment beyond the classroom
• This Masters has been designed to map on to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD’s) advanced learning outcomes, providing you with the opportunity to complete these and become a member
• Complete a Postgraduate Diploma, leading to the CIPD accreditation, in just 9 months full-time as a stand-alone qualification, or take the MSc which contains the taught element of the Postgraduate Diploma and finishes with a dissertation
• Duration of the course : MSc: Full-time 12 months, Part-time 24/30 months
  PgDip: Full-time 9 months, Part-time 21 months

Course content

• This programme is available for study in both full-time and part-time formats and students can complete either the 180 credit Masters programme or the 120 credit Diploma programme.
• The Diploma programme contains all of the taught elements of the Masters programme and can be completed in 9 months full-time or 21 months part-time.
• Students on the full-time MSc programme undertake the dissertation element of the programme between June and September or during the ten months following the completion of the taught element of the programme for part-time (30-months) students on the MSc programme.
• Students on the part-time 24-month fast-track variant cover the same subjects and assessments as those on the longer standard programme. They do so, however, in a shorter, more concentrated time frame. This involves attending classes on two afternoons a week. It also involves attending classes on two afternoons a week for a period in the second term and starting to work on the dissertation a year earlier than those who are enrolled on the 30-month programme.
• Students on the 30-month part-time variant will generally be taught on one afternoon a week.

Teaching And Research :

• They use a blend of learning styles, mixing academic and practically-focused sessions.
• They use both large and small group approaches to teaching, and the programme is small enough for tutors to be able to get to know you personally and to provide individual tuition when required. We also use many participative styles, particularly on our residential programmes.
• Research-led teaching is combined with practical experiences such as field trips and project work, so that you can apply your learning to real world scenarios. Upon graduation, you will have the skills and knowledge to pursue the career you want, wherever in the world you choose to work.
• You will also be encouraged to carry out your own fieldwork as part of your dissertation research. Your Masters dissertation is your opportunity to conduct your own impactful research, as you explore a subject that interests you while developing specialist knowledge of an area of HRM practice.

• This programme is ideal for those interested in developing a career in people management or allied professions such as recruitment and HR consultancy. Within HRM, you might choose a career as an HR Director or with a focus on:

  • Learning & Development
  • Resource & Talent Management
  • Performance & Development
  • Employment Relations
  • Employment Law
  • Organisational Development
  • Recruitment

Double Degree

Spend your first year at Exeter and a second year at another world class international institution, resulting in two Masters degrees and the opportunity to expand your knowledge even further. They offer two fantastic Double Degree options with:

• Grenoble Ecole de Management in France
• Fudan University School of Economics in China