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Birkbeck, University of London · London

MSc Human Resource Management

Master'sBusiness & Management

Looks at people management, employment relations, organisational behaviour and HR practice. Suits those building a career in HR or people management.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Bachelor special or professional degree from a state university: 60% for 2:1 courses, 55% for 2:2 courses; first-class general degree (70%) considered at discretion; OnCampus Master's Foundation if criteria not met

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships of £1,000–£5,000 for autumn 2026 starters and £3,000 for January 2027 postgraduate starters; a Global Future Scholarship reduces first-year full-time master's fees to the Home rate.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MSc Human Resource Management

Looks at people management, employment relations, organisational behaviour and HR practice. Suits those building a career in HR or people management.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on strategic people management and organisational performance, talent, employee relations and changing workplaces, people analytics, inclusion and organisational development. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Strategic people management and organisational performance
  • Talent, employee relations and changing workplaces
  • People analytics, inclusion and organisational development
  • Understand how organisations operate and compete.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Workforce planning
  • People-data interpretation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Organisational problem-solving

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students interested in how organisations attract, develop and support people while managing change responsibly. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • HR adviser or manager
  • Talent-development specialist
  • People analytics specialist
  • Organisational development consultant

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

17 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Human Resource Management (Generalist) with a focus on people managementPublished course content
  2. 02
    Flexible Master’sPublished course content
  3. 03
    Employment LawPublished course content
  4. 04
    Human Resources in OrganisationsPublished course content
  5. 05
    International Human Resource ManagementPublished course content
  6. 06
    LeadershipPublished course content
  7. 07
    Organization and Change PerspectivesPublished course content
  8. 08
    Professional Development and LearningPublished course content
  9. 09
    Research MethodsPublished course content
  10. 10
    Selection and AssessmentPublished course content
  11. 11
    MSc Human Resource Management research project (on campus and online)Published course content
  12. 12
    Research ProjectPublished course content
  13. 13
    Consultancy and Professional PracticePublished course content
  14. 14
    Knowledge Management, Organisational Learning and InnovationPublished course content
  15. 15
    Learning and DevelopmentPublished course content
  16. 16
    Human Resource Management (Development and Consultancy) research project (on campus only)Published course content
  17. 17
    The Consultancy ChallengePublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
2:2 honours degree or equivalent in social sciences or a related area
Sri Lankan qualifications
Bachelor special or professional degree from a state university: 60% for 2:1 courses, 55% for 2:2 courses; first-class general degree (70%) considered at discretion; OnCampus Master's Foundation if criteria not met
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, 6.0 in each sub-test

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  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bbk.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Birkbeck, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.