Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Developing Academic Business and Leadership Competencies
20 credits
20 credits
HR, Development and Performance in Context
20 credits
20 credits
Strategic HR and Leadership
20 credits
20 credits
Employment Relations and Legal Framework
20 credits
20 credits
Managing and Developing Talent
20 credits
20 credits
Research Methods for HR
20 credits
20 credits
Dissertation and Impact Report
60 credits
60 credits
Career paths
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LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
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Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
Successful applicants will normally have completed an undergraduate degree which does not need to be in a HR or business-related area. Applications will be accepted from Associate CIPD candidates holding a Level 5 qualification. Exceptionally, applicants with 10 or more years' experience in HR or a HR-related role will be considered for the programme following an interview.
International requirements
Other international requirements
An accredited UK Honours degree with 2.2 classification or international equivalent and at least one year related experience in the field of HR, Training and Development or related area; or aspirations to work in this area. Students holding lower qualifications will be considered on a nonstandard basis demonstrated by relevant experience. Where English is not the candidate's first language, or their first degree was not taught and assessed wholly in English, an IELTS score of 6.0 must be achieved, with no individual score of less than 5.5, or international equivalent or a score of 6.0 (with no individual score less than 5.5) on the Unicaf English Placement Test (EPT). RPL is accepted on the programme.
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