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As organisations strive to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges of globalisation, the need for skilled and qualified human resources professionals increases. This course aims to fill a gap in this much needed area of specialisation. The curriculum will provide you with sound knowledge and necessary skills that will enable you to work professionally in settings related to human resources. The programme takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards work and human resources, including perspectives from management, sociology, organisational psychology, education, economics, statistics, public policy, law, accountancy, and health and safety among others. Your knowledge and skill development will be assessed through different types of assessments including individual and group assignments, exams, presentations, projects, practicals and dissertation at the end of the programme. The programme will cover: Work, Labour Market and Society; Organisational Behaviour and Development; Industrial and Employee Relations; Design and Occupational Health and Safety; Personal and Occupational Skills Development; and Research.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics.

Applicants admitted under sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph (2) of regulation 2 of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board of Studies, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Applicants admitted in terms of this paragraph shall be in possession of a pass in an English language proficiency test as approved by the University before being admitted to the Course,
provided that applicants in possession of a Secondary Education Certificate pass at Grade 3 or higher in English or a pass at the same standard in a comparable qualification, shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test.

Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Industrial Relations), the Diploma in Gender, Work and Society, or the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) of this University with an average mark of 60%, or a comparable qualification in an area related to Industrial Relations or Labour Studies or Gender Studies who have obtained credits for study-units considered by the Board of Studies to be equivalent to those in the programme of study may also be admitted to the Course. Subject to the provisions of the Principal Regulations, such applicants may be allowed by the Board of Studies to transfer these credits to the Course. The number of credits so transferred shall not exceed 60 credits.

Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) are required to obtain up to 16 credits as directed by the Board prior to acceptance on the Course.

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held in September 2020. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview in September 2020. These dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 31 August 2020. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2020.

The admission requirements are applicable for courses commencing in October 2020.

For more detailed information pertaining to admission and progression requirements please refer to the bye-laws for the course available here.