Human Resource Management

A highly relevant course, the MSc Human Resource Management develops HR professionals capable of facing organisational challenges now and into the future. This course will enhance your people management knowledge and skills with immediate impact on your organisation. Topics include Resourcing and Talent Management, Organisation Design and Change, Employee Relations and Engagement and Employment Law.



The Labour Relation Agency acknowledges high achieving students with an award for best dissertation, the research and recommendations of which provide people management and development business solutions. Both CIPD NI and CIPD National Awards for Outstanding Student of the Year were won by two of our students in 2018 and 2019 and again the former in 2020, 2021 and 2022.



Professional membership of CIPD is vital for employability in the HR profession. Get professional membership alongside your MSc HRM. The course has been mapped to the new CIPD Profession Map. CIPD is recognised in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia. Employers want people who can make a difference - get the academic and professional recognition you deserve!



Work placement / study abroad

Not applicable.



Professional recognition

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Year 1

- Organisational Behaviour and HRM

- Strategic HRM in Context

- Resourcing and Talent Management

- Management Research for HR Practice



Year 2

- Organisation Design and Change

- HR Analytics

- Employee Relations and Engagement

- Employment Law



Self-Driven Module with Academic Supervision Year 2 or Year 3:-12,000-word Dissertation



New Developments! The course has recently been redesigned in line with the new CIPD Profession Map; new areas include analytics, diversity, change and students will gain key skills and knowledge required for the HR profession such as ethical practice and creating value.

Students are usually expected to have a second class honours degree or equivalent, English (GCSE grade C or equivalent) and one year’s experience in an HR or HR-related role, for example, line or supervisory role.



In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee may be considered for entry to the course. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.



An interview may form part of the selection process.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

2 years part-time.

Monday afternoon and Monday evening throughout semesters 1 and 2 (September through to December and end of January through to May). Each semester is 12 weeks in duration.



In year 2 MSc HRM students complete their Dissertation during semester 3 or there is the option of completing in a third year.

Start Date: September 2025

Career options

This course is very relevant to those in the HR profession, seeking to further their experience and/or career development opportunities and for line managers wishing to develop their knowledge and expertise in people management. In addition, Professional Membership of the CIPD is increasingly important for employability within the HR profession.