Human Resource Management (with 6 or 12 month placement) MSc

<strong>Whether you want to become an HR manager, talent specialist, recruitment consultant, or leadership coach, this course will teach you the skills and experience to lead, manage change, and shape workplace culture.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/>This MSc in Human Resource Management is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in HR, both in the UK and around the world. You’ll explore key topics like international business, sustainability, and employability so you’re ready to make an impact in today’s global workplace.<br/><br/>You’ll learn in a diverse, multicultural environment, working alongside students from different countries and backgrounds. This gives you the chance to share ideas, learn from each other, and understand how HR works in different parts of the world.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll work on real-life business case studies to understand how what you have learned can be applied in real situations. You can also choose to take a 6 or 12-month work placement, giving you a deeper understanding of how HR works in practice whilst building on your portfolio of professional contacts.<br/><br/>Sustainability is a key theme across the course. You’ll explore what it means to be a responsible and ethical leader, and how HR can support sustainable business practices.<br/><br/>You’ll be taught by experienced business professionals who have extensive experience in project management, consultancy, and running their own companies. They’ll share real-world insights and help guide you as you take your first steps into a career in HR. Plus, they’re well-connected, so you’ll benefit from their links to industry leaders.<br/><br/>Our independent accreditations are built into your degree; these not only strengthen your CV but can also fast-track your membership into top industry organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), giving you a head start in the job market and potentially helping you earn more in the future.<br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/>On this course, you’ll have the chance to take a 6 or 12-month work placement.<br/><br/>You’ll be supported throughout, from finding opportunities and applying to preparing your CV and interview skills through dedicated workshops and one-to-one tutorials.<br/><br/>Placements give you real-world experience in a business setting, helping you build your skills and boost your employability. Some students even base their final research project on their placement, using real data and applying course concepts to real situations.<br/><br/>While on placement, you’ll stay connected to the University with support from a dedicated placements team, regular tutor visits, and full access to resources.