MSc Human Resources Management at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Do you want to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the human resource management function within organisations? Covering people management, learning and development strategies, leadership, resourcing, and the complexities of employment relationships, our masters in HR management offers engaging study while helping you develop professional skills that employers are looking for.

Department: Surrey Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course will develop your ability to use human resources to create added value for organisations and their workforces. It places strong emphasis on both stimulating academic study and professional skills development by applying evidence-based analytics and research to contemporary HR issues. This course has a strong applied focus. Core modules include Contemporary Employment Relations, Leadership and Management, Hrm and the Business Environment, Methods and Analytics for HR Research, Human Resource Development, Employee Resourcing, Employment Law, Applied Research Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,400 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 26,900 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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