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Human Resource Management and The Future of Work - BA Entry requirements

Advance your HR career by gaining the competencies to manage diverse workplace challenges and utilise technology to streamline HR processes.

Key information

EU fees per year €4,200
Non-EU fees per year €5,600
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration One year or two years
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Degree

Requirements 

A minimum Level 6 qualification in HRM or a cognate area. Those with a Level 7 qualification in HRM or a cognate area will be considered for entry to Year 2 of the course. You must also have a minimum of two years’ work experience with at least six months experience in a management, supervisory or other equivalent experience.

You are required to complete a Recognition of prior learning (RPL) form, giving details of your work experience, previous courses and informal learning experiences. RPL is a process which seeks to acknowledge all forms of learning.

Delays in receiving the documents below will affect the progress of your application.

What to include with your application

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • A copy of your CV
  • Your Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). See here: form.
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

  • To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
  • Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here. 

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