MSc/PGDip/PGCert Human Resource Management

In this programme, you will develop your understanding of Human Resource Management practices across a variety of organisational settings, taking into account the way national and international contexts impact upon people management. In your last semester, you will work on a project to research a real industry problem and provide evidence-based solutions, helping you put your learning into practice. The programme is suitable for both UK and international students.

The MSc HRM has been delivered successfully over many years and is highly industry-focussed, designed to help you apply ideas to practice.

Having been through a renewal process in the Spring of 2022 our MSc HRM programme is accredited by the CIPD, the professional body for HR.

You will:

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Prepare to become a strategic leader in managing and developing people in international organisations

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Learn to apply theoretical ideas to help solve practical problems in organisational development

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Develop an understanding of the core principles of UK employment law and how to advise your organisation when legal action is anticipated

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Analyse trends in national and international employment

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Evaluate recruitment, selection and induction processes for long term organisational performance.

All about this course

This course is designed for graduates with a background in business or social science related studies, who wish to specialise in HRM and pursue either a career as an HRM practitioner or role which involves significant people management responsibilities. On completion you will have developed as a manager of people by learning specialist knowledge and the application of theory to practice in the main specialist areas which comprise HRM.

You’ll learn to effectively select, motivate, manage and reward employees to maximise their potential and the potential of your organisation. You will also have become a reflective practitioner, capable of furthering your ongoing learning and development.

Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate International Management or the Graduate Certificate Human Resource Management. A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.