MSc Human Resource Management at Lancaster University

Designed for graduates from various disciplines or HR practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of HRM Our MSc Human Resource Management provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and evolving practices in human resource (HR) management. You will gain the confidence to challenge conventional workplace practices, backed by a solid theoretical foundation. Through engaging with real-world case studies, you will learn to evaluate the impact of key HR issues such as staff development, retention, workload, and financial outcomes.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School  |  Department: Organisation, Work and Technology  |  Duration: Full time 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Organisations, Management and Change, Human Resource Management - Concepts, Theories and Practices, International HRM and Employee Relations, Understanding Organisations - Contexts, Dynamics and Methods, Advanced Professional Development, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our graduates are equipped to manage people effectively and make informed decisions, underpinned by strong conceptual and analytical skills. Many of our graduates go on to roles in general management, HR management, or further academic study.

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