Education Human Resource Development and Training
Education, human resource development, and training is a discipline concerned with how people learn in organisational and professional contexts, and how those learning processes can be designed, managed, and evaluated to develop individual capability and organisational performance. It draws on educational theory, psychology, management science, and sociology to ask how skills are developed, how knowledge is transferred, and what kinds of learning environments and interventions work best for different people in different settings. It is a field with direct application in workplaces, schools, colleges, training organisations, and public services.
At the University of Huddersfield, this three-year full-time programme takes a broad view of the field, combining educational theory with the human resources and training dimensions of professional development. You will study learning and development theory, instructional design, assessment and evaluation, organisational development, and the management of training functions within organisations. You will also engage with the policy and professional contexts in which education and training take place, including apprenticeship policy, professional qualifications, and the governance of vocational education.
The typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects the programme's accessible and practical orientation, welcoming students who combine intellectual curiosity with an interest in how people and organisations grow.
Graduates of this programme go on to work in learning and development, human resources, training management, educational administration, coaching, and organisational development across a wide range of sectors. Many work within large organisations as L and D professionals, designing and delivering programmes that develop staff capability. Others work in training consultancies, further education colleges, or public sector bodies responsible for workforce development.
Postgraduate study in education, human resource management, organisational psychology, or professional development is a natural next step for those who want to specialise or move into more senior leadership roles in this field.