Trinity University

What you'll study

This taught master's combines core HR theory with applied skills in people management and organisational practice. You will study contemporary topics in employment relations, strategic human resource management and organisational behaviour, and develop technical skills in HR analytics, reward design and workforce planning. The programme typically includes a mix of compulsory and optional modules and concludes with a research dissertation or a professional project.

• Core modules — Strategic Human Resource Management; Employment Law and Industrial Relations; Organisational Behaviour and Change; Research Methods for HR.
• Applied modules — Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning; Learning, Development and Performance Management; Reward and Benefits; HR Analytics and Information Systems.
• Optional modules — Employee Wellbeing and Engagement; Diversity, Equality and Inclusion; Leadership and Organisational Development; Consultancy Skills for HR.
• Capstone — Dissertation or professional project based on workplace research, a consultancy brief with an employer partner, or an evidence-based applied HR intervention.
• Workplace experience — Depending on intake and student circumstances, there are opportunities for short placements, live consultancy projects with employer partners and guest practitioner workshops to build practical experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good undergraduate degree in any discipline, such as business, social sciences, humanities or a related field. Applicants with substantial relevant professional experience in HR, people management or a related area may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will need to provide academic transcripts, a CV and references; some applicants may be invited to a short interview or to submit a personal statement outlining their motivation and career goals.

International applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate proficiency in English. The programme also welcomes applications from holders of relevant professional qualifications and from those seeking to move into HR from other careers.

Career prospects

Graduates leave prepared for a wide range of roles in people management and organisational development. Typical career paths include HR advisor or generalist, recruitment and talent acquisition specialist, learning and development practitioner, reward and benefits analyst, employee relations officer, organisational development consultant and HR data analyst. Employers include multinational corporations, public sector agencies, healthcare providers, consultancies and third-sector organisations.

Many students use the degree to progress to senior HR management roles or to support professional accreditation routes with recognised HR bodies. The practical project and employer engagement elements build consultancy and project-management experience valued by recruiters.

Why study at Trinity University

Trinity University combines academic rigour with a strong emphasis on practical employability. The HR programme is delivered by faculty with research and practitioner experience in employment relations, organisational psychology and people analytics, and is supported by visiting HR professionals who bring current workplace perspectives into teaching.

Students benefit from close contact with career services and a network of employer partners that provide live projects, placements and recruitment opportunities. Small-group teaching, workshops and simulation exercises help develop consulting, negotiation and leadership skills. The university’s support services, including careers guidance and alumni mentoring, help graduates make the transition into HR roles or advance within their existing organisations.