Mixing theory and practice, this programme offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of organisations and the management of work.

It allows you to work towards a professional level of membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

During the second semester, you will produce an integrated dissertation and research report based on analysing a human resource issue in an organisation

Assessment

Classes are assessed by various methods which include essays, individual and group projects and final exams. The exams are generally held in December and April.

Careers

As a CIPD provider for 70 years the Department has an extensive network of alumni in a range of senior HR roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors. More recently, graduates have accessed a range of jobs with a variety of organisations and recent graduate destinations and jobs have included:

• Corporate Behavioural Change Manager at The Scottish Government
• HR Graduate at Anglian Home Improvements
• People Advisor at Arnold Clark
• HR Administrator at Stirling Council
• Human Resource Executive at Clintec Pharmaceuticals
• Assistant HR Business Partner at The Glenmorangie Company
• HR Assistant at Skills Development Scotland
• Doctoral Researcher at University of Strathclyde