An introduction

I've enjoyed the exceptional teaching and research. I've also appreciated the close link with practitioners through regular seminars.

Sebastian Schulze-Marmeling, MA Industrial Relations & Personnel Management 2008

Come to WBS and we'll help you explore the future of work and employment, from the rights and interests of employees to the relationship between people management and organisational competitiveness. Our course will be relevant to you whether you want to work in personnel, or general management, unions, consultancy, or research. Because we are recognised for our research training by the Economic and Social Research Council, the course provides a sound footing for going on to doctoral research.

Our study programme consists of:

Modules are assessed primarily by written assignments, with examinations taken if you do not meet the required standard in those assignments. Class presentations form part of the assessment in some modules. CIPD route students do additional assessments including unseen tests.

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