Takes a critical look at HR strategies and practices in their social and economic context, for students aiming at HR or related management careers. International HR is listed among the most popular subjects with Sri Lankan students.
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Your qualification fit
Bachelor Special degree with good grades from a reputable university (most departments ask for 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent); Bachelor General degree with 2:1 or First also considered; CIMA Chartered Accountancy Diploma considered for direct entry; Pre-Masters available
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Royal Holloway, University of London
Students living in Sri Lanka receive an automatic £4,000 tuition fee reduction on full-time self-funded masters (Sept 2027/Jan 2028 entry); the International Undergraduate Scholarship gives £3,000 off fees each year for international students achieving BBB at A-level or equivalent.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at MSc Human Resource Management
Takes a critical look at HR strategies and practices in their social and economic context, for students aiming at HR or related management careers. International HR is listed among the most popular subjects with Sri Lankan students.
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.
21 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.
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Work and Well-beingPublished course content
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Organisational Learning, Knowledge and InnovationPublished course content
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Human Resource Management and Global SustainabilityPublished course content
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International and Comparative Employment LawPublished course content
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Strategic Human Resource ManagementPublished course content
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Fieldwork on Contemporary HRM IssuesPublished course content
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International Human Resource ManagementPublished course content
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Principles of Human Resource ManagementPublished course content
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Dissertation Preparation and Research MethodsPublished course content
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DissertationPublished course content
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Academic IntegrityPublished course content
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International & EU requirementsPublished course content
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Your future careerPublished course content
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Researcher at Hays Specialist RecruitmentPublished course content
Sign up for more informationPublished course content
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Visit Royal HollowayPublished course content
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Research and educationPublished course content
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About usPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent in any subject; relevant professional qualifications or experience also considered
Sri Lankan qualifications
Bachelor Special degree with good grades from a reputable university (most departments ask for 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent); Bachelor General degree with 2:1 or First also considered; CIMA Chartered Accountancy Diploma considered for direct entry; Pre-Masters available
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on royalholloway.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 Royal Holloway, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
MSc Human Resource Management at Royal Holloway, University of London | Fees & Entry | GEC