Training and Development

MSc Part-Time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

NB - This course will run subject to minimum student numbers – please contact the School to enquire before application.

The programme has been specifically designed for experienced practitioners in the fields of training and human resource development from a wide cross-section of professional backgrounds.

The main aims of this programme are to enable you to produce strategic work-based projects and to undertake a substantial investigation into relevant professional practice, which allows you to demonstrate both theoretical understanding, critical awareness and personal reflection.

The degree enables you to focus upon areas of specialisation within your professional field and workplace practice, and to develop the advanced research skills and theoretical awareness necessary to complete a substantial piece of research.

This programme will:

• Enable you to study current trends and strategy in training and development, within a framework of advanced theory in learning, training and development
• Encourage you to develop or build upon independent learning skills through the provision of a supportive and structured learning environment which promotes sharing of expertise and learning amongst and with your fellow students
• Develop high-level subject knowledge and understanding which will assist you to work at a more strategic level both in your current job and in your future career
• Prepare you for situations requiring you to influence and take responsibility/accountability for major decision-making within your professional field
• Develop high-level critical and analytical problem-solving skills which will assist you in addressing complex and key issues within your employing organisations or with those that you seek to influence

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core

Semesters 1 or 2 (180 Credits - 4 Modules):

• Auditing and Researching Training and Development (30 Credits)
• Managing and Training for Performance, Knowledge and Diversity (30 Credits)
• Training and Development – Theories, Practice and Policies (30 Credits)
• Training Development and Organisations (30 Credits)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 Module):

• Dissertation (Subject to progression) (60 Credits)

PG Diploma Part-Time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

NB - This course will run subject to minimum student numbers – please contact the School to enquire before application.

The programme has been specifically designed for experienced practitioners in the fields of training and human resource development from a wide cross-section of professional backgrounds.

The main aims of this programme are to enable you to produce strategic work-based projects and to undertake a substantial investigation into relevant professional practice, which allows you to demonstrate both theoretical understanding, critical awareness and personal reflection.

The degree enables you to focus upon areas of specialisation within your professional field and workplace practice, and to develop the advanced research skills and theoretical awareness necessary to complete a substantial piece of research.

This programme will:

• Enable you to study current trends and strategy in training and development, within a framework of advanced theory in learning, training and development
• Encourage you to develop or build upon independent learning skills through the provision of a supportive and structured learning environment which promotes sharing of expertise and learning amongst and with your fellow students
• Develop high-level subject knowledge and understanding which will assist you to work at a more strategic level both in your current job and in your future career
• Prepare you for situations requiring you to influence and take responsibility/accountability for major decision-making within your professional field
• Develop high-level critical and analytical problem-solving skills which will assist you in addressing complex and key issues within your employing organisations or with those that you seek to influence

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core

 Semesters 1 or 2 (120 Credits - 4 Modules):

• Auditing and Researching Training and Development (30 Credits)
• Managing and Training for Performance, Knowledge and Diversity (30 Credits)
• Training and Development – Theories, Practice and Policies (30 Credits)
• Training Development and Organisations (30 Credits)

PG Certificate Part-Time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

NB - This course will run subject to minimum student numbers – please contact the School to enquire before application.

The programme has been specifically designed for experienced practitioners in the fields of training and human resource development from a wide cross-section of professional backgrounds.

The main aims of this programme are to enable you to produce strategic work-based projects and to undertake a substantial investigation into relevant professional practice, which allows you to demonstrate both theoretical understanding, critical awareness and personal reflection.

The degree enables you to focus upon areas of specialisation within your professional field and workplace practice, and to develop the advanced research skills and theoretical awareness necessary to complete a substantial piece of research.

This programme will:

• Enable you to study current trends and strategy in training and development, within a framework of advanced theory in learning, training and development
• Encourage you to develop or build upon independent learning skills through the provision of a supportive and structured learning environment which promotes sharing of expertise and learning amongst and with your fellow students
• Develop high-level subject knowledge and understanding which will assist you to work at a more strategic level both in your current job and in your future career
• Prepare you for situations requiring you to influence and take responsibility/accountability for major decision-making within your professional field
• Develop high-level critical and analytical problem-solving skills which will assist you in addressing complex and key issues within your employing organisations or with those that you seek to influence

Course Syllabus

2011/12:

Semesters 1 or 2 (60 Credits - 2 Modules):

• Auditing and Researching Training and Development (30 Credits) OR
• Managing and Training for Performance, Knowledge and Diversity (30 Credits) OR
• Training and Development – Theories, Practice and Policies (30 Credits) OR
• Training Development and Organisations (30 Credits)