MA Human Resource Management
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The MA Human Resource Management at LJMU is a forward-thinking postgraduate degree designed to prepare you for senior roles in people management and organisational leadership. This programme develops your ability to critically analyse how global forces, including technological innovation, sustainability challenges, demographic shifts and geopolitical change are transforming the world of work. You will learn to design and implement integrated people strategies that align organisational performance with ethical, social and environmental responsibility.
Through a blend of theory and practice, you will explore key areas such as employment relations, performance management, inclusion, organisational development, and wellbeing at work. The course places strong emphasis on evidence-based decision making, enabling you to build compelling business cases that demonstrate both financial and social value. You will also complete a 60-credit independent research project, allowing you to investigate a significant HR issue relevant to your interests or professional context.
This 180-credit Level 7 qualification is studied full-time over one year and is fully aligned with the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management, supporting your progression to Chartered Membership.
Key highlights
- Fully aligned with CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
- Supports progression to CIPD Chartered Membership
- Explores employment relations, performance management, inclusion and wellbeing at work
- 60-credit independent research project on a significant HR issue
- Emphasis on evidence-based decision making and building business cases
- Examines how technology, sustainability and geopolitics are transforming work
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS IELTS 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component) Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- HR manager
- HR business partner
- Organisational development manager
- Employee relations specialist
- Learning and development manager
- Head of people
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,840 per year | International: £9,840 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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