Human Resource Management

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is designed to prepare learners for a career in Human Resource Management in private and public sector. Given the increasing role of technological advancements in society and workplace, human resource management is emerging as a multidisciplinary field with a breadth and depth of content that encompasses various areas of expertise such as: employment law, diversity and inclusion, people analytics and organisational behaviour that play a central role in shaping the strategy and leading digital transformation within organisations.



The mission of this programme is to expose learners to human resource trends, and position them with the knowledge and soft skills to navigate and plan their careers including commercial drive, inclusive leadership, and ethical values. The Master of Science in Human Resource Management provides the conceptual and practical insights into the various areas of human resource management for learners who wish to gain the foundational knowledge and skills or reskill in this area. Additionally, the programme will be of interest to graduates from a non-business background who are interested in moving into a human resource management role in their current industry.



This programme is accredited by CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development responsible for championing better work and working lives. CIPD sets the gold standard for people management and development and influences policy and practice in the world of work.

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management has the following content:



Semester 1

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Human Capital Management and Organisational Behaviour

• Employment Law

• HR Analytics



Semester 2

• Reinventing Performance Management

• Dynamic Leadership Development

• Applied Strategic Management

• Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management

• Research Methods



Semester 3

• Dissertation / Applied Project



There are no electives proposed in this programme.

The minimum entry requirements for the MSc in Human Resource Management is aimed at learners with the following entry qualifications:



A minimum second-class second-division (2.2) honours bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in a cognate area. Cognate subjects include HR, marketing, law, management or another related business discipline.



A minimum second-class second-division (2.2) honours undergraduate bachelor degree or Higher Diploma in a non-cognate area plus 3–5 years’ professional experience in a related field.



Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years’ work experience may also be considered through the College’s normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.



Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught in English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.

Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years.



This is a multimodal programme. Learners are therefore timetabled to be in class or online. They will also have mandatory on demand content as contact hours that they can do in their own time and place.

Next Intake dates: September 2026

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Masters programme, learners will have the competencies to make them suited to a broad range of career and professional development options and progress on the path towards becoming a successful HR manager in a wide variety of contexts (private and public). Graduates have the potential to work across numerous industries, for example: education, technology, local authorities, banking, finance, engineering and media etc.



Potential careers for graduates include:

HR Business Partner

HR Consultant

Strategic People Partner

Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Talent Acquisition consultant

Human Resource Manager/Executive

Client Services