Human Resource Management MA (Top-Up) Welcome Pack
Welcome to MA (Top-Up) Human Resource Management – January 2026.
Our MA Human Resource Management Top-up degree is specifically designed for those who have completed their Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma and are looking to complete their postgraduate qualification with a higher degree. The Human Resource Management Top-up will build upon your existing qualification and top it up so that you obtain a qualification at Masters level.
This is exclusively a distance learning course, to be completed online. Your self-guided learning will be supported by some regular online sessions from your tutor. For further inofrmation, see the HRM MA (Top-Up) course page.
This online HR top up course offers you the opportunity to meet your continuing professional requirements as a human resource practitioner and enrich your career prospects.
Your Course Leader
Clare Allen
Senior Lecturer in HRM and Leadership | MA HRM, FCIPD, FHEA
clare.allen@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome and Induction Session
This is your induction timetable with an online session on Tuesday 3 February. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Clare Allen clare.allen@northampton.ac.uk
Tuesday 3 February
Welcome Session
A Welcome Session will be run by your tutor, Emma Humphries emma.humphries@northampton.ac.uk.
- Time: 11am – 1pm (GMT)
- Link: You can access this session by logging into your course page; on the right-hand side of your page, you will see a link to Class Collaborate / Join session.
Monday 9 February
Induction Session
- Time: 12 – 2pm (GMT)
- Link: You can access this session by logging into your course page; on the right-hand side of your page, you will see a link to Class Collaborate / Join session.
*If you are unable to attend a session, a recording will be placed on the course site.