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Master of Science
MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online
Advance your career in Human Resource Management or International Human Resource Management with our business Master’s programme.
Our CIPD accredited business Master’s in Human Resources with Employment Law online course will give you a broad understanding of the most important concepts of human resource management, while also enabling you to specialise in the legal aspects of HR management and employment, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Structured with an emphasis on meeting industry developmental needs, and with a strong focus on your future employability, upon completion of this course you will be well placed to take your career to a senior level.
This business Master's degree is available to study on-campus or online as a full-time course (1 year) or with Professional Practice Year (2 years), or part-time (2 years).
Why Online?
Got questions about online study? Our Online Programmes Director, Navdeep Chouhan, answers some frequently asked questions about studying online with us.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).
Entry requirementsLocations
This course is available Full-Time (1 year) and Part-Time (2 years).
Apply
You can apply directly with The University of Law Business School to study one of our online courses.
Course Details
MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online
Whether you’re already an established HR professional or just starting out, our online business Master’s course in Human Resources with Employment Law will prepare you to develop your career as an HRM leader, manager, general manager, or an HR business specialist.
Through this course you will develop an advanced understanding of human resource management across a variety of organisational settings, taking into account how national and international contexts impact upon people management. You will develop your professional skills, including mediation and will also have opportunities to work with professional bodies and employers.
This course is accredited by both The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This means that upon successful completion of your degree you will have the opportunity to apply for a CIPD certification and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
We emphasise practical based learning and relevant real-life application, and you will apply theoretical concepts and models to real life business case studies.
Enjoy Flexibility – studying at our online campus gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day, with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus.
Our programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.
NEW MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online with Professional Practice
This course is offered as a 2-year full-time business master’s programme. Sharing the first year of study with the 1-year MSc Human Resources with Employment Law Online, the 2-year programme benefits from a second year of Professional Practice that is specifically aimed at fostering the employment opportunities of students.
Offering greater flexibility than a traditional Placement Year, our Professional Practice Year allows you to decide how to put your skills into practice. Choose between an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry, depending on the option that is best suited to your future career path. Apply now.
Why study a Business Master’s degree with us?
- A professional Careers and Employability Service: from day one to beyond graduation, we'll help you become more employable with support from our expert employability service and careers advisers.
- Professional Development: you'll have the opportunity to benefit from our 1:1 professional coaching each semester and be encouraged to submit a personal development plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals and unique skills. Your professional development is built-in to all of our course modules to ensure you continuously increase your work-place skills as you study, and we offer a whole range of professional development support.
- Quality of teaching: you'll work on real-life case studies, taught by business specialists with industry expertise in human resources and employment law.
- Help to support your tuition fees: we have business scholarships and bursaries and can guide you on postgraduate fees and funding.
- Amount of support: our range of student advisors and academic coaches, support apps and student support services help our domestic and international students.
- Flexible course format: study full-time, part-time, on-campus or 100% online with a learning model that encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for greater networking and clear time demands.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
The application deadlines for our September 2024 intake are as follows:
- International students applying outside the UK requiring a Student Route Visa: Monday 29th July 2024
- International students applying within the UK requiring a Student Route Visa: Monday 9th September 2024
- Domestic students: Friday 4th October 2024
Course Structure
Modules
- Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
- Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
- Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
- Leading & Developing People (15 credits)
- Strategic Human Resource Management (15 credits)
- Employment Law (30 credits)
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute resolution (30 credits)
- Leadership Mindset (15 credits)
- Business Simulation (15 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Business (15 credits)
Looking for a course with more of a law focus?
Our LLM Employment Law examines key employment legislations and common law principles, such as discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Find out moreCourse Start Dates
February 2025
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MSc Human Resources with Employment Law
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MSc Human Resources with Employment Law with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
June 2025
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MSc Human Resources with Employment Law
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MSc Human Resources with Employment Law with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Study On Campus
You can also study this course at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
Course Information
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and Dissertation/Project work.
Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Typically, full-time students will study 4 modules per semester and part-time students will study 2 modules per semester.
Students will also work on a CPD-accredited Professional Development Module throughout all 3 semesters.
Employability We Set You Up For Success
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with the University.
2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
Online: £11,300 (or £10,550 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)
2 Year Programme with Professional Practice
Online: £12,450 (or £11,700 for those eligible for our £750 International Bursary*)
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help you invest in your future.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
