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Strategic People Management and Practice (Taught)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Liverpool John Moores University

Course summary

LJMU's Strategic People Management and Practice MA focuses on the practical application of knowledge in different organisational contexts, business sectors and areas of operation.

  • Study in a CIPD-approved centre

  • Work towards accreditation against the internationally recognised CIPD Profession Map.

  • Top up your CIPD Level 7 Diploma from another university or college to a Masters degree

  • Winner Business School of the Year, Educate North Awards 2025

  • Part Time Study Option

Increasing labour costs are amongst the most expensive operational spend for many organisations, and their evolving needs demand knowledgeable and capable human resource and people management teams. This course helps support and add value to business growth and development.

As a postgraduate in this specialist area you will be part of an HR community, engaging in study and research with practitioner input through taught sessions, master classes and CIPD Liverpool Group and Branch activities.

The programme provides you with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Advanced (Level 7) Standards. On graduation student members upgrade to Chartered Member, evidencing experience, behaviours and academic achievement.

Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University is a member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of

Entry requirements

-a minimum 2:2 honours degree
-experience in the field of HR, Training, Development or related area OR aspirations to work in this area

International requirements:
-IELTS: IELTS 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)
-International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details
International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time

Extra Requirements:
-Additional qualifications will be considered e.g. Level 5 CIPD Intermediate standards

RPL:
-RPL is accepted on this programme

English language requirements

-IELTS 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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