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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12 months full-time

Masters Degree Description

The MSc Human Resource Management is for those who aim to pursue a career in the field of human resource management.

The aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding related to the human resource management function in organisations.

Mixing theory and practice, this programme offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of organisations and the management of work.

By the end of this programme, you'll have an understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate how organisational and HR strategies are shaped and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors. You will display a critical understanding of professional practice in human resource management, informed by an international outlook and strong social awareness.

Entry Requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent (view the entry requirements for your country), in a social science or business-related subject.

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Student Destinations

As a CIPD provider for 70 years the Department has an extensive network of alumni in a range of senior HR roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors. More recently, graduates have accessed a range of jobs with a variety of organisations and recent graduate destinations and jobs have included:

Corporate Behavioural Change Manager at The Scottish Government
HR Graduate at Anglian Home Improvements
People Advisor at Arnold Clark
HR Administrator at Stirling Council
Human Resource Executive at Clintec Pharmaceuticals
Assistant HR Business Partner at The Glenmorangie Company
HR Assistant at Skills Development Scotland
Doctoral Researcher at University of Strathclyde

Module Details

Core modules:

Business Skills
Contemporary Employment Relations
Critical Issues in HRM
Employee Reward
HRM in a Business Context
Leading, Managing and Developing People
People Resourcing
Research Methods

Optional modules:

Labour and Diversity in a Global Context
Managing HR in multinationals
Intensive classes offered at the Business School’s Spring School

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