MSc Human Resource Management and the Future of Work

You will study core units throughout the programme, starting with core theories and concepts including employment relations, HRM in the global economy and the context of work in the 21st century.

In term two, you will focus on the 'future(s)' and 'alternatives' to work and organisation, and engage in timely debates on what the world of work could look like. Finally, in the summer term there are two routes available. The first is an individual dissertation, which provides an opportunity for independent research and in-depth investigation into a topic area that can be adapted to reflect your interests and career choices. The second is an applied group research project, in which you will be matched with an external business or third sector partner related to human resource management and/or the future of work. You will then produce a report for the partner organisation which recommends solutions to real world issues.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Human Resource Management and the Future of Work.

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Social Sciences subject, including:

Accounting; Anthropology; Business; Cultural Studies; Development; Economics; Human Geography; International Studies; Law; Management; Policy Studies; Political Economy; Politics; Psychology; or Sociology.

We will also consider applicants who have not completed a degree listed above but have completed a dissertation in a relevant subject to the degree programme, for example human resource management, the future of work or employment relations.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if you have at least one of the following:

• evidence of significant (minimum 12 months in a paid role) relevant work experience in human resource management sectors such as trade union, advocacy, charity or research.
• a postgraduate qualification.

If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.