Human Resource Management (International) - MSc

This programme is a double degree variant of the full time MSc. in HRM and is offered in partnership with the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) in Spain. Students applying for this programme will spend their first semester (from September to December) studying in Limerick taking the modules offered on our MSc. in HRM. Students will then move to Madrid for the Spring semester (January to May) where they will complete the second semester of UC3M’s Master in HRM at their Graduate Centre of Business (Puerto de Toledo campus). Finally, students will be registered at UL to complete their dissertation over the summer period. Upon completion of their studies, students will be awarded both UL’s MSc. in HRM and UC3M’s Master in HRM degrees.

This unique partnership between UL and UC3M offers a fantastic opportunity to students to learn from highly skilled faculty at both Schools and equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the multiple challenges faced by HR professionals in today’s increasingly complex and globalised business environment. Graduates will develop the competencies required to lead transformational change, globalisation, sustainability, digitalisation, diversity and inclusion, balance operational and strategic issues and manage competing demands from multiple stakeholders.

UL’s MSc. in HRM is one of the top HRM programmes in Ireland and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD). UC3M’s Master in HRM was ranked #1 in Spain by El Mundo in 2024. The modules delivered on both programmes focus on equipping students with the core knowledge and theory underpinning effective people management including managing conflict, creating environments for sustainable and decent work, talent management, learning and development, international and contemporary issues in HRM and employment relations.

Further details on UC3M’s Master in HRM can be found here:

https://www.uc3m.es/master/human-resources

Applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant discipline (for example business, management, commerce). However, applicants with cognate backgrounds (where they must have studied at least some of the following subjects in their undergraduate degrees – management, organisational behaviour, employment relations, industrial relations, employment law, individual psychology, social psychology, learning, conflict management, strategy) will also be considered. An interview (face-to-face, or via telephone/video call) may form part of the application process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum primary degree requirement may also be considered on the basis of relevant professional experience in the field of human resource management, industrial relations, training and development, employment policy, or related field.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport
• A 1 page personal statement that outlines your interest in the programme and how your undergraduate education and/or work experiences are a ‘fit’ with the entry requirements of the programme
• 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.