PGDip International Human Resource Management

Overview & facilities

Taught by an international team of top HRM academics, this CIPD-accredited course teaches you the skills and knowledge to act as a human resource professional, within a global context. The course meets the needs of those wanting a career in HR, as well as busy professionals already working in the field, and is available full time or part time.

You will be introduced to the tools and techniques of human resource management in an international context, and then specialise by choosing options that allow you to explore issues that are either generalisable best practice or are focused on more specific areas of study reflecting the expertise within the department of HRM.

The whole programme is accredited to CIPD standards allowing the opportunity to apply for membership upon graduation.

Accredited by theChartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the UK’s major professional body within the human resources, industrial relations and organisational development fields. You will be able to join the CIPD as a student member on successful completion of the course (subject to joining fees) with full access to the CIPD website. You will have gained all the knowledge and demonstrated all the skills to enable you to progress into professional membership.

Middlesex University provides one of the best environments in the UK for human resource management education.

• The most popular UK university for international students to study HRM*
• One of the UK’s largest and most respected HRM departments
• We have one of the UK’s top research profiles in the discipline with staff including six professors, six associate professors and four visiting professors.
• Ideal for those wishing to work in international companies, NGOS, trade unions or development organisations.
• The part-time course is designed so that working people only need to have one afternoon away from the office each week.

Find out more about the Human Resource Management Department at Middlesex. 

 *British Council 2009

Content & modules

Compulsory:

·         HRM4015 International Strategic Human Resource Management

·         HRM4020 The Organisation in International Context (30 Credits) (CIPD Matched)

·         HRM4025 Research and Professional Practice in HRM (30 Credits) (CIPD Matched)

Choose one from:

·         HRM4040 Total Reward

·         HRM4045 Employee Relations and Employee Engagement

·         HRM4050 Resourcing and Management Development 

·         HRM4055 Individual Learning and Development

·         HRM4060 Learning and Management Development

·         HRM4070 People Management for the Diverse Workforce

·         HRM4075 The Resilient Workplace: building wellbeing at work

·         HRM4080 Sustainability and HRM

·         HRM4085 HRM and Public Policy

·         HRM4370 Globalisation and Work

Entry & applying

Standard entry requirements

For the MA International Human Resource Management we normally require a second class honours degree or above, or an overseas equivalent qualification. Your first degree doesn't have to be in business. Applicants without a degree who have practical experience in personnel work will also be considered, but you will need to demonstrate your ability on the basis on courses already attended, references supplied, a 2,000-word essay and an interview. Part time students should be currently employed or have past experience in posts with significant personnel-related responsibilities.

International entry requirements

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component) Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements.

How to Apply

Apply now

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. The quickest way to apply is by making an online application, once you have created your account and completed your application, you will be able to track the progress of your application online. Alternatively, you can fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for PGDip International Human Resource Management for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £6,000
Part-time students: £50

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £8,500
Part-time students: £71

Careers & placements

According to the Destination of Leavers in Higher Education national survey, the vast majority of Middlesex graduates who leave this programme move into employment in the HR sector. This is due to our excellent links with the HR profession.

What can you do with a HRM diploma?
Our MA Human Resource Management graduates are highly successful in obtaining well-paid employment and many receive several job offers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast including within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Where do our graduates go?
Based on data from the respondents of the 2009-10 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating:

• 88% of Middlesex MA HRM graduates were in employment
• 12% were assumed to be unemployed or doing something else, such as travelling

Middlesex graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles:

Head of Global Information, HR Manager, HR Associate, HR Officer, Senior HR Manager, Director, Branch Development Mgr, HR Adviser, Head of HR, Service Manager.

in the following companies:

LB Waltham Forest, Majestic Wine, Al Huda, CIPD, Weatherford International, NHS Yorks, Emirates, Debenhams, Allen & Overy, Skanska, Kings College, British Council, Notore Chemicals, London Ambulance Service, TVU, Cyprus Telecommunications, Self Employed, Serco, B&Q, PWC, Threadneedle Asset Mgt, Next, Hurley Group, BPS, Wyke College, LB Lambeth, Imperial College, Sainsbury, SG Hambos Bank, Prelude Consulting, Merseycare, Coventry Hospital, UCH

Salary
The average full-time salary for graduates in this group was £42,000.

Graduate Roles
Below are just a few career opportunities that would be open to you as a graduate.  

Human Resources (HR) Officer
Human resources officers, also known as personnel officers develop, advise on and implement policies relating to the effective use of personnel. Their work usually involves staff recruitment, employee record keeping, staff training and development, counselling staff, dealing with grievances and disciplinary procedures, promoting equal opportunities and health and safety and dealing with staff pay, benefits, redundancy and employment.

Equal Opportunities Officer/Manager
Equal opportunities officer/manager work towards eliminating discrimination both in recruitment and in employment. They do this through promoting, developing and implementing equal opportunities policies and practices, usually in conjunction with the HR manager. You will also monitor performance against key indicators.

Employee Relations Officer
An employee relations officer advises on employment matters including the interpretation of legislation, company policies and their application. They role is to maintain good employee relations and, where necessary, support investigatory and disciplinary hearings. They also assist with other HR projects as and when requested and contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures.

Training and Development Officer/Manager
The role of a training and development officer/manager is to liaise with managers in identifying staff training needs, and creatively design bespoke training programmes that help to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce.

Compensation and Benefits Manager
A compensation & benefits manager develops, implements and administers the organisation's rewards and benefit policies. They oversee a number of key areas including the delivery of reward solutions, providing direction on reward issues, the provision of expert advice on pay and benefits, benchmarking current salaries and benefits to ensure competitiveness within the market place and overseeing the delivery of payroll.

Recruitment Consultant
A recruitment consultant work on behalf of employer clients to recruit staff for job vacancies. They provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities. Developing solid relationships with clients is essential to the role.