This programme aims to develop expertise in the field of Human Resource Management, and allows students to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). Students will be provided with a strong basis of theoretical and practical learning, and be encouraged to develop the critical thinking skills and strategic orientation that underpins excellence in the HR profession. Taught by a team of world class researchers and experienced practitioners, the course is designed to provide students with a high standard of knowledge and understanding of the current trends, opportunities and challenges facing HRM practitioners and researchers within the global context. 

The programme’s mixture of disciplinary rigour, academic expertise and applied focus equips students for work in a wide range of positions across the human resource management field. Students from a variety of starting points be well positioned to advance their careers with the potential to gain employment and promotion in the HR-related field. Depending on experience, they can secure employment in a range of roles starting from a HR Admin/Officer role to roles that are more senior such as a HR analyst, HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, HR and Culture Advisor/ Manager. Students can choose to pursue HR specialist roles such as Recruitment/ Talent Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Learning and Development Advisor/ Manager, Reward and Benefits Advisor/ Manager, Project Manager, HR Performance and Data Analyst, Career Advisor as well as positions in consultancy, trade unions and academic and policy research across all sectors.