MSc Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan University

Want a career that makes a real impact? Step into the world of human resource management. Whether you're coming from a business, social sciences or a completely different academic background, you don't need a degree in HR to get started.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of People and Performance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Whether you're new to HR or looking to take the next step in your career, this course is designed for you. Open to students from all subject backgrounds, it builds the core knowledge and skills needed to thrive in modern HR roles, from employment relations to performance management and reward strategies. Modules core: Employment Law and Employment Relations, Work And Working Lives in a Global Context, Professional Practice in Human Resource Management, Optimising Performance and Reward, Belonging and Inclusion, Evidence Based Decision Making, Project Design, Professional Project.

Career pathways

This course helps you build a strong foundation in people management, giving you the tools to work across sectors and business sizes. Whether you're advising on everyday HR matters or specialising in areas like equality, diversity, workforce planning or strategy, you’ll be equipped to make an impact.

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