LLM Law and Human Resource Management

Module: 7LW064

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide awareness of the alternative forms of dispute resolution in relation to business and commercial disputes other than simply instituting court proceedings to settle disputes. The module includes consideration of strategies for conflict avoidance in commercial transactions and an introduction to the various forms of alternative dispute resolution options. A closer study of mediation and arbitration, including international arbitration, will be undertaken.

Module: 7HR007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

International Human Resource Management is a contemporary and developing subject which draws on a wide range of disciplines. This module will enable you to consider the management of people in an international context and the effects of globalisation on workers, organisations and employment issues. The topic is approached from a variety of management and critical perspectives and you will be encouraged to join in debates about national culture, employee and managerial behaviour and the employment cycle of international workers. We will also consider contemporary international employment issues related to human rights, diversity and corporate social responsibility. The module is designed to prepare you to work in an international setting as well as considerering the employment of international workers in the domestic setting. This module takes a critical academic perspective and addresses relevant issues for your role in business and management.

Module: 7LW007

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module enables the student to undertake a detailed study of a clearly defined legal topic, issue or problem. During the research process the student will increase their knowledge of the area and develop a greater critical awareness. Completion of the module will enhance the ability to write academically and to present such findings in an appropriate form.

Module: 7HR005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will provide an understanding of the principal internal and external environments in the context of organisations,within which managers,HR professionals and other employees interact in a time of increasing change.The module will focus on how organisations respond to their ever changing environment and how leaders and managers have to react to the reality that their decisions and choices are often not shaped by themselves,but the chosen environment.The emphasis being on the awareness that in response to the internal organisation and environmental contexts,the resultant opportunities and choices face constraints on autonomy in decision making.

Module: 7LW002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will highlight the key principles of Commercial Awareness and the inter-relationship between the commercial and legal aspects of enterprise and innovation; to highlight and minimise risk associated with the efficient exploitation of ideas with commercial potential and afford greater protection in a global setting.

Module: 7LW010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module considers methods by which a registerd company's efficiency can be protected and maintained by a system of both statutory and external (government)regulations. The module is concerned with the governance and regulation of large corporations. Sytems of governance will be examined in the context of the UK and at an international level.

Module: 7HR012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will prepare you for a career within human resource management by bringing together two important aspects of contemporary people management; employment law and employee relations. You will consider the contexts and external factors which impinge on the employment relationship and you will be able to appreciate the differing political and ideological perspectives inherent within human resource management. In order to enhance your skills and knowledge in this area you will consider relevant employment legislation and how it affects employees, management and organisations. Completion of the module will enable you to analyse and evaluate the changing landscape of employment law and employee relations.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems in the area of Law and Human Resource Management, as well as a conceptual understanding that enables you:
   • to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the subject disciplines; and
   • to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues in law and /or human resource management.
3. Critically evaluate the impact of Law and Human Resource Management principles and issues for national and international business.
4. Exercise advanced analytical, critical, numerical and communication skills and to be able to share knowledge.
5. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
6. Demonstrate an enhanced ability to research, critically review appropriate or relevant source materials and present knowledge and understanding through a postgraduate dissertation.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13950 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A 2:2 or above honours degree in law, human resource management, business or other relevant academic degree or joint law programmes, such as Human Resource Management and Law or Business and Law or other joint law subjects.

Non-standard applicants, without the above qualifications but have significant experience in the appropriate subject areas, may be accepted on the course if it is considered they will be able to cope with the rigours of the programme. Students may be required to attend an interview.

International applicants should refer to the following link: Language entry requirements

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Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees