MSc in Human Resource Management

at University College Cork

This programme comprises two parts with a total of 90 credits.
 

Part I (60 credits)

• BU6005 Applied Research Methods (5 credits)

• BU6513 Business Case for Analytics (5 credits)

• MG6802 HRM in a Global Context (10 credits)

• MG6805 Managing the Employment Relationship (5 credits)

• MG6822 Talent Management & Development (10 credits)

• MG6824 Developing Skills for Business Leadership (5 credits)

• MG6826 Leadership & Management Development (5 credits)

• MG6827 Creating Healthy Workplaces (5 credits)

• MG6828 Psychology at Work (5 credits)

• MG6829 Managing Human Resources Strategically (5 credits)
   

Part II (30 credits)

• MG6825 Applied Research Project (30 Credits)

Minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8, or equivalent) (eg Higher Diploma)
 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum primary degree requirement will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on the basis of other qualifications and relevant professional experience in the field of human resource management, industrial relations, training and development, employment policy, or related field. An interview may form part of the application process in this regard.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The EU fee for this course is €10,820; €5,475 (Year 1 part-time); €5,475 (Year 2 part-time); (The CIPD subscription fee €190 is included in the student fee.).
 

The Non-EU fee for this course is €18,700 (This does not includes CIPD subscription fee €190 to be paid by each student).

The CIPD professional map sets out standards for HR professionals in terms of skill acquisition, knowledge-building, and professional development. This map is at the core of the programme and the content of the modules has been designed specifically with this in mind. The programme equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a successful career in the HR domain.