MSc Human Resource Management at Queen's University Belfast

The MSc Human Resource Management at Queen's Business School prepares graduates and professionals to shape how organisations attract, support, develop and lead people, with evidence-informed people strategy, AI and analytics, skills development and wellbeing. It is accredited at advanced level by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and leads to the knowledge required for Associate CIPD membership. Teaching uses case studies, employer engagement, an HR Insights Series and career workshops.

Department: Queen's Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are People Strategy, Resourcing and Talent Management, Managing Employment Relations, Strategic Learning, Training and Development, Human Resources Analytics, Managing Employee Performance, Wellbeing and Rewards, Leading Organisational Change and the Capstone Responsible People Management (60 credits); options include HRM and Negotiations and Managing People in Global Organisations.

Career pathways

Graduates enter HR careers and people leadership roles; career-focused workshops cover HR career pathways and recruitment preparation.

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