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Human Resource Management - Athlone

Lifelong Learning
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The BA in Human Resource Management provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. Learn how to manage relationships, foster talent, guide strategic planning and reward performance.

Award Name Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body Technological University of the Shannon
NFQ Level Level 7 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) Major Technological University of the Shannon Level 7 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Athlone
Attendance Options:
Part time, Blended
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Course provider
Number of credits:
60 ECTS

Duration

1 year, part-time, blended.

Blended Learning methods include a combination of live online learning with some traditional classroom learning.

Entry Requirements

Candidates with an interest in pursuing a career in People Management or Human Resource Management and who can apply learnings in a work context.

A Level 6 (120 credit) qualification is required.

TUS Midlands operate a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning scheme meaning non graduates with other qualifications along with relevant work experience in HR/People Practice will be considered.

A short interview & information session will be required as part of the application process.

Careers / Further progression

Progression Information
Graduates from this programme are awarded CIPD Associate level membership which is internationally recognised. This programme is of benefit to anyone interested a career in Human Resource Management, People Management, Learning & Development or related areas.

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Further information

The closing date for applications is Tuesday the 29th August 2025, however places for this course are limited. High demand programmes require early application.

The BA in Human Resource Management provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the professional behaviours that lead to organisational success. Learn how to manage relationships, foster talent, guide strategic planning and reward performance. Whether students wish to refocus their existing career or gain an understanding of key emerging topics in the area of People Management, this course provides a route to enhancing career opportunities.

Course modules are taught by a combination of full-time academic faculty researching in the field of Human Resources and Employee Relations, and experienced senior HR practitioners. This ensures that students graduate with a range of theoretical, analytical, practical skills and knowledge. Close partnership with the CIPD will allow students the opportunity to attend and participate in regional networking and learning events.

This programme also provides the opportunity for students to gain a CIPD accredited Associate Diploma in Strategic People Management in addition to the potential to gain CIPD Associate membership level.

Human Resource Management (Part-Time) – BA

Year 1
Organisational performance and culture in practice
Evidence based practice
Professional behaviours and valuing people
Employment Relationship Management
Talent Management and Workforce Planning
Reward for performance and contribution
Specialist Employment Law
Work-based project

Course Award
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (60 credits)

Josephine Corkery
Email: Josephine.Corkery@tus.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Athlone
Attendance Options:
Part time, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60 ECTS