MA Human Resource Management
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,150 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £12,875 per year; part-time international £3,025 per 30 credits | home £2,142 per 30 credits
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Introduction
Bridge the gap between theory and practice with this CIPD-accredited Master’s in Human Resource Management.
This MA in Human Resource Management equips you to progress your career in learning and development, employee relations, or any other HR-related field. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to become adaptable and well-informed in managerial skills. Use academic studies and a range of powerful problem-solving techniques to find effective solutions to real-life HR issues. Learn how to approach business problems strategically and how to adapt to organizational change.
This course is available on a full-time or part-time basis, which allows you to fit your studies around your other commitments. We also encourage you to attend events and discuss current HR trends with practitioners, faculty, and guest speakers. Regular seminars of the CIPD South East Thames branch are held at the university.
What you should know about this course
- The course helps you to evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in Human Resource Management.
- Ideal if you enjoy working with people and you want to become an HR manager, recruitment consultant, or personnel development manager.
- Our courses in Human Resources are ranked in the TOP 10 overall in London (The Guardian 2023)
- Gain accreditation from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
Admissions
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Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Reward Management (15 credits)
- Leading, Managing, and Developing People (15 credits)
- Equality and Diversity Management (15 credits)
- Developing Professional Practice in HRM (15 credits)
- Strategies for Talent Management and Development (15 credits)
- Management Research Report (Dissertation) (45 credits)
- Contextualising HRM (15 credits)
- Foundations of Scholarship (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Leading, Managing and Developing People (15 credits)
- Equality and Diversity Management (15 credits)
- Developing Professional Practice in HRM (15 credits)
- Contextualising HRM (15 credits)
- Foundations of Scholarship (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
- Reward Management (15 credits)
- Strategies for Talent Management and Development (15 credits)
- Management Research Report (Dissertation) (45 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Our Human Resource Management graduates have gone on to work for corporates, engineering firms, creative organizations, and housing associations, as well as charities and public sector organizations including the NHS.
Their roles have included HR Business Partner, HR Administrator, Head of HR, and HR Advisor.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring