
Program description
MA Human Resource Management (CIPD)
The Arden University MA Human Resource Management programme (CIPD), will prepare you for strategic senior HR roles both within the UK and internationally. This 100% online Distance Learning course is part of the School of Business and Management and will help you develop an awareness of HRM disciplines in working practice within a dynamic business context.
The MA Human Resource Management Master's Degree is approved by the prestigious Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development. Using critical analysis, self-reflection and effective communication you will learn how to develop and implement strategic solutions and drive HR improvements to your workplace immediately.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor's degree or diploma equivalent to a UK honours degree at a minimum of second class (2.2).
- If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above.
If you don’t have academic qualifications
We are happy to consider an application from you if you have substantial management experience (typically 5 years) and can show us that you have the motivation to study the programme.
We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experiences.
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Learn moreTuition fees
- UK & EU students: £6,300 per year
- International students: £7,033 per year
Qualification
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Accreditation
Upon completion, the MA HRM will provide you with an Advanced Level 7 CIPD qualification and Associate Member status. You will also have the opportunity to progress to ‘Chartered’ status by maintaining your Continuous Professional Development.
Career opportunities
Our online Human Resource Management Masters' Degree at Arden University will enable you to develop your existing skills and knowledge to improve your current career prospects or to prepare you to enter the HRM environment with confidence.
Positions you can end up in include:
- Human Resource Manager
- General Manager
- Pay and Reward Specialist
- Personnel Management
- Organisation Development
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About this institute

We believe everyone should have access to higher education
Arden opens pathways to high-quality degree courses, delivered completely online. This means that regardless of where you live, or what your schedule may be, you can earn your internationally recognised degree from a UK university while keeping your full-time job and family commitments....
Why study at Arden University
- Flexible learning schedule, no fixed lecture times, continue to work alongside study
- Excellent student support, 1-to-1 tutor communication & feedback
- 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 6 months of graduation
- Accreditations from internationally recognized professional bodies
- Affordable prices which can be paid on a payment plan
- Access to a dedicated Career Centre to support your career ambitions
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