Human Resource Management

This programme is a double degree variant of UL’s full time MSc in HRM and is offered in partnership with the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) in Spain.



This is a double degree version of the MSc. in HRM programme where students spend their first semester in UL, then study at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in the Spring semester, before completing their dissertation with UL in the summer. At the end of their studies, students receive both UL’s MSc. in HRM degree and UC3M’s Master in HRM.



Graduates will develop the competencies required to lead transformational change, globalisation, sustainability, digitalisation, diversity and inclusion, balance operational and strategic issues and manage competing demands from multiple stakeholders.



The modules delivered on both programmes (in Limerick & Madrid) focus on equipping students with the core knowledge and theory underpinning effective people management.



Key Fact:

UL’s MSc in HRM is one of the top HRM programmes in Ireland and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). UC3M’s Master in HRM was ranked #1 in Spain by El Mundo in 2024.

Autumn Modules

• Autumn (Limerick)

• PM6401 Contemporary HRM and

Sustainable Work

• PM6411 The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations

• PM6421 Researching Work and Employment

• C06001 Professional Development 1



Spring Modules

• Spring Madrid

• Organizational Behaviour

• Comparative Human Resources

• HR Audit and Administration

• International Management

• Professional Seminars

• Labour Law

• Global People Management

• Managing Skills

• IT for HR Managers



Summer Modules

• PM6033 Dissertation 1 PM6043

• Dissertation 2 (Limerick/Madrid)

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Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



The university may/will shortlist and invite you to an interview. 



Other Entry Considerations:





We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time

Autumn

Graduate careers

• Human Resource Management (generalist or specialist roles)

• Learning and Development

Talent Management

• Management Consultancy

• Management and Leadership Development

• Employee Relations