Shape the future of work through people strategy. This Level 7 course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), meaning you'll graduate with Associate Membership and professional recognition in people management.
Why study with us
- Graduate with CIPD Level 7 professional membership alongside your masters’ degree, included in your tuition fee and recognised globally as the benchmark for people management and HR excellence.
- Learn from experienced academics and HR professionals through challenge-driven, practitioner-led activities reflecting real people management practice in UK and international contexts.
- Gain exclusive student membership to our award-winning Institute of Research into Organisations, Work and Employment (iROWE), connecting you with the latest people management research and professional networks to enhance your professional development.
What you'll do
- Develop practical expertise through live projects, applied case studies, and business challenges that bridge theory and practice in people management.
- Study areas such as employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management, building the confidence to lead ethically and strategically.
- Undertake an Impact Project to strengthen your research, project management, and problem-solving skills while tackling a real organisational challenge.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers in people management
The MSc People Management course prepares you for leadership and specialist roles in people management, human resources, and organisational development. You’ll graduate equipped to manage change, shape culture, and drive performance across sectors.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Applicants would normally have a first degree at an Honours level at classification 2:2 or above in a related discipline
- Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course
- For learners for whom English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.5 with no component score lower than 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent is required- information is updated regularly at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/how_to_apply/international.php
- Applicants wishing to join the programme with L7 Postgraduate Diploma are required to take 120 credits
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
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