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MSc Human Resource Management at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Human Resource Management develops the knowledge and skills needed to manage and support people in modern organisations, taking an applied approach to HR strategy and policy. The course is fully accredited by the CIPD.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Essex Business School  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A 60-credit Applied Project is core; compulsory modules include Principles and Practices in HRM, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Employment Relations in Context, Understanding Organisational Change and Artificial Intelligence and Digital HRM.

Career pathways

Graduates work in HR and people management, employee relations, inclusion, organisational change and learning and development; employers include HM Treasury, Groupon, HP and KPMG.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or equivalent in a listed subject such as Business Management, HRM, Psychology or Sociology; lower degrees considered with two years' relevant experience or CIPD Level 5. IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,550 a year. Full-time course fee for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 a year. Full-time course fee for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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