MA Human Resource Management at University of Westminster

A CIPD-accredited MA in evidence-based human resource management, taught through a problem-based approach using assignments and projects built on real HR situations. It aligns with the CIPD Profession Map core knowledge and behaviour standards at Chartered level and can be studied full-time or part-time (evenings only, or evenings plus half-day). The course is based at the Marylebone campus in central London.

Faculty: Westminster Business School  |  Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: Full-time January 2027 and September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core modules (Behaviour, Culture and Change; HRM and the Business Context; HRM Research Project; People Practice; Skills of the Manager/Consultant I and II; Employee Relations and Engagement) plus two options such as HR Analytics, Reward Management, Talent Management, Employment Law for HR Practitioners and International HRM. An optional 8-12 week internship is available.

Career pathways

Graduates have become HR consultants, HR managers, compensation and benefits managers, change management specialists, HR business partners, civil servants and mediators. Employers of graduates include the BBC, Capgemini, EY, HSBC, KPMG, Linklaters, PwC and the Royal Household.

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