Core Module Information
Module title: Masters Research Project

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: HRM11619
Module leader: Lesley McLean
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Building on the Research skills and Professional Development module, you are required to revisit key areas of your research project in order to enhance your literature review and research design. You will then progress to the data collection and analysis stage of your project and will receive formative feedback on drafts of your chapters and the application to your research design. A practical workshop will focus on the requirements of the research project, the process of effective critical thinking/reflection, reading and writing and a revision of the key elements of the research process.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically reflect upon the literature and exercise appropriate judgment in refining an area of research.

LO2: Critically engage with theoretical frameworks and models in compiling a coherent literature review.

LO3: Select a specific justifiable methodological approach for collecting research data.

LO4: Make use of appropriate analysis techniques or software and produce a robust analysis of the data.

LO5: Critically appraise the findings and their value to HR practitioners and the wider business community.

LO6: Critically reflect on the knowledge and skills required in undertaking HRM research and your own development in this area.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lesley McLean
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 22 Online workshops for the MSc HRM Top-up provide interactive sessions to explore key HRM topics, engage with research and practice, and collaborate with peers through discussions and case studies. Delivered via Teams, they offer real-time interaction, formative feedback, and support for independent study and assessment, fostering critical thinking, professional reflection, and practical HRM skills.
Online Guided independent study 378 Guided independent study for the MSc HRM Top-up is supported via a comprehensive Moodle page with structured online learning units. You will engage with readings, multimedia, and interactive activities at your own pace, consolidating workshop learning. Formative guidance and resources support critical reflection, research skills, and preparation for assessments, enhancing professional knowledge and application in HRM.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 100 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 15000 words You will research and develop an individual dissertation on a relevant HRM topic. Formative support and feedback on your research proposal, draft chapters, and methodology will be provided by your academic supervisor and through scheduled in-class or online development sessions. The completed dissertation will be submitted online via Moodle, with detailed written feedback and grades provided against the published assessment criteria in the module handbook. This assessment enables you to demonstrate advanced research skills, critical engagement with HRM theory and practice, and the application of evidence-informed insights to professional contexts.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Masters Research Project