Human Resource Management MSc

Develop specialist knowledge of human resource management and learn how to manage people effectively in a changing world of work. You'll learn how to manage human resources in different organisational contexts, use people analytics and HR-related data, and develop strategies to attract, retain and support a healthy workforce.

You can tailor the course to your interests and career ambitions by selecting optional units. Topics available include employment law, management consulting, negotiation, project management, technology management, and analysing grand challenges in business and society.

In the summer, you can choose to complete either:

* a dissertation,

* a summer internship, or

* a practice track, where you'll apply theory to a real business issue and gain practical experience working with an external client organisation.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the leading professional body for HR and people development.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Human Resource Management graduates from the class of 2024, 100% were employed or had accepted a job offer six months after completing the course, with 57% working in the UK.

Recent graduate employers include Amazon, ING, Barnett Waddingham, Menzies Aviation, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., P&O and the Central Public Tenders Agency of Kuwait. Graduates go on to careers in recruitment, human resources, administration, management and analyst roles across a range of sectors.

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to a careers adviser, customised career workshops, internship opportunities and specialist support for entrepreneurs and international students.