Overview

You may also be able to take advantage of an opportunity to engage in a year-long, accredited work placement between years two and three. This placement will be credit-bearing and comprises an extra year in the degree. Access to such placements will be limited and highly competitive.

As a graduate of this course you will:

Have a thorough understanding of human resource management.

Understand the world of business and how HRM integrates with other areas.

Develop personal skills in teamwork, communication and research.

Programme Structure

Year 1

In first year you will study a range of business subjects.

Managing Your Learning
Economics of the World
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management
Marketing in a Digital Age
Quantitative Analysis
Individual Organisational Behaviour
Fundamentals of Irish Law

Year 2 & 3

In second and third year, you will continue with an overall business perspective and, in addition, complete more specialist modules in human resource management. The following is a guideline to the subjects you will cover. Core subjects in second and third year:

Business Economics
Entrepreneurship
Economic and Social Policy
International HRM
Contemporary Issues in HRM
Strategic Human Resource
Management

Specialist Modules in HRM:

Learning and Change in Organisations
Performance and Reward Management
Social and Organisational Behaviour
Employment Law
Industrial Relations
Organisational Development
Contemporary Issues in Industrial Relations
Plus additional HRM elective modules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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60

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition Fees will be paid in respect of EU nationals who have been resident in an EU Member State for at least three.

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

International Scholarships: https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding/International-Scholarships

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