MSc in Human Resource Management
University of Edinburgh Business School
Key Information
Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,400 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Request info
* this programme operates a series of selection deadlines; first deadline: 12 October 2022; final deadline: 7 June 2023
** home students; 25,100 GBP - international students; EU students starting their degrees in the academic year 2021/22 will be in line with international fees
Introduction
Our MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) will give you the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by today's HR professionals so that you can contribute effectively to dynamic organisations.
Admissions
Curriculum
This programme runs for one academic year, starting in mid-September and ending in August. At the start of the programme, you study compulsory courses, which are undertaken in semester one. These are the foundation upon which the whole MSc is built and ensure a common basis of knowledge across the different areas.
A comprehensive Welcome Week provides an introduction to the programme, the School, and the University. Designed to be both informative and fun, it enables you to get acquainted with your classmates.
Through the selection of various option courses, you can tailor your studies towards your career interests.
Finally, your MSc dissertation brings all of the year’s learning together in a piece of work unique to each student.
To give you an idea of what the programme structure and courses might consist of, the below information details the structure and courses for this programme in 2022/23.
- Semester 1 - September–December
- Compulsory courses
- Core Competencies for HR Professionals
- Human Resource Management in Context
- Organisational Behaviour
- Reward Management
- Compulsory courses
- Semester 2 - January–May
- Compulsory courses
- Managing Employment Relations
- Methods of Research in HRM
- Option courses (Group 1)* - Choose 1 or 2
- Change Management
- Employment Law
- HR/People Analytics
- Performance Management
- Option courses (Group 2)* - Choose 0 or 1
- Global Diversity and Equality Management
- Global Talent Management
- Compulsory courses
- Summer - June–August
- Dissertation
*We will notify applicants of any changes to the programme structure and courses by 15 June in the year of entry to the course. We cannot guarantee that all option courses will run each year and occasionally there will be last-minute amendments after this date due to unforeseen circumstances such as staff illness.
The content of individual courses and the programme for any given degree are under constant academic review in light of current circumstances and may change from time to time, with some programmes and courses being modified, discontinued, or replaced.
Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee students a place on the optional course of their preference. Equally, if there is not enough interest in a given year for an option course then it may not be viable for us to run that particular option course. Some combinations of option courses may not be possible due to scheduling constraints.
Rankings
Rankings
- 59th in the FT Rankings for Management 2019
- 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2020
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) is to give students the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by today's HR professionals and to enable students to effectively contribute to dynamic organisations.
Knowledge and Understanding
Students who undertake this programme will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key terms, theories/concepts and practices within the field of HRM
- Demonstrate competence in development and problem-solving in the area of HR Management
- Provide innovative solutions to problems in the fields of HRM
- Be able to identify and appreciate the significance of the ethical issues in HR
Graduate Attributes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Critically assess existing theory and practice in the field of HRM
- Develop an ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative research
- Apply knowledge about qualitative and quantitative research to an independently constructed piece of work
- Respond positively to problems in unfamiliar contexts
- Identify and apply new ideas, methods and ways of thinking
- Demonstrate competence in communicating and exchanging ideas in a group context
- Be able to advance well-reasoned and factually supported arguments in both written work and oral presentations
- Work effectively with colleagues with diverse skills, experience levels and ways of thinking
- Be able to evaluate HRM-related social, cultural, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues in a global context
Scholarships and Funding
Applicants to the MSc in Human Resource Management can apply for a range of scholarships both from the University and external organisations.
Programme and School scholarships
We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, a number of programme-based and School-funded scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.
Other scholarships and funding
You may be eligible for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.
Gallery
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
Career Development
Human Resource Management graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.
Graduate Employment
Our MSc in Human Resource Management will equip you with important management expertise and core HR knowledge in order to prepare you for such roles as:
- Careers Advisor
- Equality & Diversity Officer
- HR Advisor
- HR Analyst
- HR Compliance Administrator
- HR Employee Benefits Manager
- HR Generalist
- HR Manager
- HR Rewards Manager
- Recruitment Manager
- Reward Analyst
- Training Advisor