Work should be decent for workers and productive for organisations. At Manchester Met, we help organisations and policy makers take an evidence-based approach to quality and performance. 

You’ll join a community of students with different levels of experience. Sharing your varied perspectives with one another will help boost your understanding of HRM.

Explore the HR world

We’ve designed this course to help you apply theory to practice, boost your career opportunities and add value to your workplace.

From business psychology to performance and reward, you’ll explore a whole host of key areas. At the same time, we’ll discuss the latest industry challenges such as global resourcing and talent management.

You’ll learn from experts in the area – many of our teaching team have years of experience as HR professionals, others are actively researching and publishing in the field.

Please note: Eligibility for the CIPD Advanced Level 7 Qualification applies to the full MSc only.

The field of HR is always evolving, it's incredibly varied with a wide range of specialisms you could pursue.

By studying this course, you will develop your understanding of how human resources are managed across countries. Equipped with the insight into challenges and practices of HR professionals working across different locations, you'll be well placed to pursue an HR career in a multi-national setting.  

Whatever your current position, achieving a postgraduate qualification shows employers that you value professional development and have a passion for HR. So, with the advanced understanding and professional skills you’ll develop, you can move up within your current company, move into a new organisation, or even make your first move into HR from another field.

You’ll be prepared for a range of HRM roles, including: 

• Human Capital Executive
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Business Partner
• Business Change Manager
• Head of Learning and Organisational Development
• People Manager
• HR Adviser
• Resourcing Coordinator

Your additional CIPD award* will also help you to stand out in competitive job markets. Depending on your experience, you can also apply to upgrade to Chartered Membership.