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During this programme, you will:  

• Tackle the multiple challenges faced by HR professionals in today’s increasingly complex and globalised business environment. 

• Design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments. 

• Explore core theory underpinning effective people management including managing conflict, creating environments for sustainable and decent work, talent management and employment relations. 

• Learn to balance operational and strategic issues and manage competing demands from multiple stakeholders. 

• Examine key leadership concepts and skills required to become an ethical and effective leader in the workplace.

Key information: 

• Complete full-time in one year  

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters  

• Submit dissertation at the end of the summer semester 

• Begin the autumn semester in Limerick, studying core modules from our MSc in Human Resource Management.  

• In the spring semester (January to May), you’ll continue your studies at the Graduate Centre of Business at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), located at their Puerto de Toledo campus, completing the second semester of UC3M’s Master in HRM. 

• All classes are delivered in English  

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

Year 1 

Autumn Semester (in Limerick) 

• provides the knowledge to design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments. 

• develops understanding of key leadership concepts and skills to become ethical and effective leaders in the workplace. 

• equips students to conduct empirical and applied research for the dissertation component of the programme. 

• encourages greater employability and connectivity with industry by developing an appreciation of the needs, drivers and opportunities in the employment market. 

Spring Semester (in Madrid) 

• Organisational Behaviour
• Comparative Human Resources
• HR Audit and Administration
• International Management
• Professional Seminars
• Labour Law
• Global People Management
• Managing Skills
• IT for HR Managers 

Summer Semester 

• provides direction and guidance for students in their dissertation research. 

• enables students to apply independent research skills to an issue of importance in human resource management. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as human resource management; work and organisational psychology; business management. 

• Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered if you have studied at least some of the following subjects in their undergraduate degrees – management, organisational behaviour, employment relations, industrial relations, employment law, individual psychology, social psychology, learning, conflict management, strategy. 

• The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:   

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents to provide:  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Personal statement – one page outlining your interest in the programme and explaining why your undergraduate education and/or work experiences meet the entry requirements of the programme. 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

•  To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU Full-time: TBC

Non-EU Full-time: TBC

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Human Resource Management
• Learning and Development
• Talent Management
• Management Consultancy
• Management and Leadership Development
• Employee Relations 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions