Are you passionate about people? Do you believe that employees are at the heart of business success? If your answer is yes, then this course is the gateway to a career in human resources.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge, understanding and skills that are required by today's senior HR professionals, prepared to drive organisational performance by creating cultures where employees are recognised as the most valued asset.
Learn how to successfully lead and manage people and deal with contemporary employment issues in a changing world, using HR-related data and people-focused strategies.
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About this course
This programme is perfect if you’re currently working in an HR role and want to expand your knowledge, or if you’re looking to start a career in HR.
You’ll develop a wide range of valuable skills that will enable you to resolve complex workplace issues, impact on numerous aspects of organisational life – assisting in the development of employees and playing a part in influencing strategic business decisions.
Our MSc Human Resources Management course meets the CIPD’s Advanced Level criteria and provides you access to CIPD membership which is the most prestigious qualification for HR professionals.
Whether you’re already employed and working in an HR position, want to change careers or have an interest in broadening your skillset, this course will teach you transferable skills you can apply to other roles too.
As a CIPD-approved centre, you don’t need an undergraduate degree. A CIPD Level 5 Diploma, relevant experience or other professional qualification are all you need, and our admissions team can help guide you through the application process.
Module options
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
Filters
Leading, Managing and Developing People
This module explores the contribution of HRM to organisational success and focuses on good people management practice. You’ll explore contemporary themes including leadership, flexibility, engagement and the psychological contract.
core
20 credits
Human Resource Management in Context
Develop critical insights into the internal and external environmental contexts of contemporary organisations. You’ll cover topics such as the labour market, ethics and corporate social responsibility from an HR manager's perspective.
core
20 credits
Employment Relations and Engagement
This module examines the sources of conflict and consensus in the workplace. You'll explore the management strategies deployed by HR professionals and study the response of employees.
core
20 credits
Critical Concepts in HRM
In this module, you’ll develop a critical appreciation of the core theoretical ideas and assumptions which underpin HRM policy and the pursuit of best practice within organisations.
core
20 credits
Learning and Development
Focus on the practice and theory of learning and development, gaining an understanding of how to critically evaluate its role and maximise its influence on organisational success.
core
20 credits
People Analytics and Working Digitally
You'll focus on the impact of technology and develop an understanding of its impact on people at work and how data can be used to give insight into organisational performance and drive effective decision-making.
core
20 credits
Dissertation
What fascinates you? You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up a project on a topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor.
core
60 credits
Study Skills and Research Methods
This module equips you with the essential skills you need at the start of your MSc journey. You will learn the academic skills required for progression and develop competencies to undertake your own research projects. The module emphasizes working within diverse settings, understanding the importance of feedback, and ethical considerations in academic research. By the end of the module, you will have enhanced academic skills, an understanding of working in diverse environments, and the ability to conduct ethical research projects.
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0 credits
Our academics
Our highly enthusiastic staff bring their internationally recognised expertise to the classroom, combining cutting-edge theory with real-world case studies and drawing on practical experience.
They’ll share their own experiences and knowledge on all things human resources, learning and development.
Dr Chris Priestnall
Lecturer
After a successful management career in London, Chris relocated to East Yorkshire to continue his postgraduate study at the University of Hull before becoming one of our lecturers.
Dr Bridget Freer
Lecturer
Bridget joined Hull University Business School in 2006 after a learning and development career in both public and private sector organisations. As a lecturer, her academic interests centre on Human Resource Management.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 in any bachelors degree.
The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of this subject.
If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Scholarships
We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.
Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
See more Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
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Future prospects
Once you’ve graduated from the MSc Human Resource Management course, you’ll be ready to start a career in HR. If you are studying and working, you’ll be able to progress in your HR career as our course awards students with a CIPD qualification. This is a prestigious qualification in the industry and will help you secure a solid career in HR.
Not sure where to go with your new qualification? Hull University Business School also offers support such as mentoring and CV writing workshops.
Take your career to the next level
Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.
Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.
Not ready to apply yet?
We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.
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All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.