MSc Human Resource Management

This programme aims to provide you with a solid understanding of HRM while enhancing your personal capability, and equipping you with the specialised knowledge, skills and competencies needed to have a successful career in this field and join the next generation of HR leaders and managers.

The programme has been designed to benefit both those with prior HR experience and those new to the field, providing core foundational knowledge with specialised topics, making it accessible and relevant to those with diverse backgrounds. The modules on this course will explore topics such as resourcing and talent management, strategic human resource management (SHRM), research methods and problem-solving strategies, organisational development (OD), HR analytics, as well as equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By the end of this programme, you will have a thorough understanding of HRM theories and practices, be equipped to tackle real-world HR challenges and propose strategic solutions and have the skills to effectively lead teams and manage organisational change. As well as this, you will be capable of conducting research and be able to utilise HR analytics for informed decision-making.

• Be prepared for a career in HRM or to become a leader or manager by enhancing your knowledge, skills development, personal competencies and attributes at a professional level, or as preparation for further study.
• Develop your ability to approach complex people management and development issues by applying a critical understanding of core and specialist knowledge to abstract and unpredictable working situations.
• Enhance your personal development and professional learning, enabling you to make values-based decisions, carry out ethical practice and future-proof your impact in organisations and society

Academic requirements

• A 2:2 (second class) honours degree or equivalent from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard
• Or an equivalent standard (normally 50% in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma) or an approved alternative qualification.

For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

English language requirements

Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.

• You will need to provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade 4 – previously grade C – or equivalent).

The general entry requirements are any of the following:

• IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent

This programme is designed to facilitate students career development, providing them with the essential key skills required for a successful career in the area of Human Resource Management. Potential careers include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment Consultant
• HR Advisor
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Recruitment Manager
• People Consultant
• Employee Relations Specialist
• Organisational Development Consultant
• Diversity and Inclusion Officer