MRes/PhD in Management - Employment Relations and Human Resources at London School of Economics and Political Science

Research contemporary debates on the future of work, global supply chains, labour relations and many other employment-related topics. You’ll study the foundations of employment relations and human resource management and gain the skills to design, conduct and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research. Drawing on our wide-ranging research strengths­­­, you’ll have the chance to study topics such as diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, recruitment and selection, and people analytics.

Department: Department of Management  |  Duration: Five years - two years MRes, three years PhD full-time; part-time available  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Employment Relations and Human Resource Management (ERHR) Faculty Research Group conducts research and teaching focused on work, employment, and relationships emerging in these contexts, from multi-disciplinary, multi–level (ie, individual, group, organisational, national, and international), and strategic perspectives. Members of the faculty group draw on the fields of psychology, sociology, human resources, labour relations, economics, law, political science, and other related disciplines to conduct theory-building, theory–driven and applied research in a diverse range of workplaces, industries, and countries. Compulsory and core courses include Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design, Qualitative Research Methods, Research Paper in Management (MRes PhD Programmes).

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Explore the placements of previous Department of Management PhD students The Department aims to give all qualified doctoral students the opportunity to teach.

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