Course summary

Why choose this course Our MSc in Human Resources Management will give you the skills you need to help organisations of all kinds lead with dynamic, forward-thinking HR. We combine engaging academic study with the development of important professional skills that will impress prospective employers. Our course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Outside of the taught programme itself, studying with us also gives you access to exciting talks and valuable networking events with HR leaders, skills workshops and much more. You will also have the opportunity to conduct applied HR research in a real organisation. We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. What you will study Our MSc Human Resource Management course will develop your ability to use human resources to create added value for organisations and their workforces. This course 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; for instance, you will receive essential training in HR analytics and research skills and then apply what you’ve learnt in a professional organisation. The course structure also closely follows the requirements for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) Advanced Diploma in HRM, offering you the opportunity to become a Chartered Member of the CIPD after successfully completing all the modules specified in their requirements. Placement opportunity Our two-year MSc Human Resources Management with professional placement year enables you to spend time working in industry. If you choose and secure a place at one of our partner organisations, you’ll complete 12 months of teaching at Surrey and spend up to 12 months gaining professional work experience at your placement company. This means you will complete your course in two years studying full-time. If you decide not to complete a placement or do not secure a place, you’ll complete nine months of teaching followed by three months working on your dissertation. This means you will complete your course in 12 months studying full-time.