The University of Sheffield
Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway MSc
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), this course will allow you to develop an expert understanding of the role human resource management plays in contemporary modern organisations.

You will learn about human resource issues such as; recruitment and retention, pay and remuneration, management styles and practice, corporate social responsibility, and diversity, performance management and wellbeing, along with a range of other topics.

Course description

Our Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway MSc is available in two formats:

with accreditation from the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - this course

without accreditation - see MSc Human Resource Management

The CIPD-accredited pathway has a specific list of core modules and optional modules, while the non-accredited pathway contains a wider range of optional modules.

By undertaking an MSc in Human Resource Management you'll develop a detailed and thorough understanding of the role human resources play in modern organisations in the private, public and third sectors.

You will be taught by world-class researchers from across the Management School and will learn about a diverse range of topics including pay, performance management, recruitment and retention, strategic management, skills and workforce development, worker voice and representation, and international HRM. You'll also learn about how to conduct research which involves designing a research project, obtaining ethical approval, undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and applying theoretical knowledge to empirical data.

The final element of the HRM MSc is the authoring of a substantive piece of independent research in the form of either a dissertation or a company project. The latter involves working with an organisation such as a private company, a public organisation or a charity to produce a piece of research in conjunction with them. Throughout your dissertation/company project, you will receive personalised supervision from an academic who will offer guidance on your project.

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience to succeed and flourish in human resources management, both in the UK and internationally.

Applying for this course

We use a staged admissions process to assess applications for this course. You'll still apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.

Accreditation

The Management School is Triple Crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or an approved professional qualification.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.

See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield

About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

List of 363 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Sheffield - Course Catalogue

Student composition of The University of Sheffield

undergraduates:
19190
postgraduates:
9285
Total:
28475
  • Welcome to the University of Sheffield
  • A second home for international students
  • What's it like to be a University of Sheffield student?
  • University of Sheffield Student Experience
  • Class of 2020 | The University of Sheffield
  • From Malaysia to Sheffield | Rachel's Journey to Sheffield 2019

Where is this programme taught

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Business Management and History MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen - - - £9250 £21900 £20800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Business Management and Information Systems MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen - - - £9250 £21900 £20800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
International Business Management MA (Hons) Heriot-Watt University - - - £9250 £18704 £19744 - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Modern Languages (French and German) and Management (year abroad) MA (Hons) University of St Andrews - - - £9250 £30160 - St Andrews On campus Full-time
Business Management and Economics MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen - - - £9250 £21900 £20800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Chinese Studies and Management (year abroad) MA (Hons) University of St Andrews - - - £9250 £30160 - St Andrews On campus Full-time
Mathematics with Management Studies Msci (Hons) University College London - - - £9250 £32100 - London On campus Full-time
Business Management MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen - - - £9250 £21900 £20800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Business with Human Resource Management MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh - - - £9250 £26500 - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Business Management and Mathematics MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen - - - £9250 £21900 £20800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time