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University of Salford · Salford (Manchester)

MSc Human Resource Management

Master'sBusiness & Management

Examines human resource management practice across different kinds of organisations, suiting graduates and career changers moving into HR roles.

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At least 55% in a four-year bachelor special degree from a reputable university; three-year general degree holders considered with high grades (above 80%); lower grades with work experience or additional qualifications may be considered

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Salford

Automatic Global Gold Excellence Scholarship (£3,500 per year for UG, £3,000 for PG) and Global Silver Excellence Scholarship (£3,000 per year UG, £2,500 PG) for eligible international students, plus a 3% prompt-payment discount.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MSc Human Resource Management

Examines human resource management practice across different kinds of organisations, suiting graduates and career changers moving into HR roles.

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.

14 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
    Trimester onePublished course content
  2. 02
    HR Strategy & PracticesPublished course content
  3. 03
    Employment LawPublished course content
  4. 04
    Leadership & DevelopmentPublished course content
  5. 05
    Trimester twoPublished course content
  6. 06
    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for HR PractitionersPublished course content
  7. 07
    Organisational Design & DevelopmentPublished course content
  8. 08
    Technology, Data & Future of WorkPublished course content
  9. 09
    Trimester threePublished course content
  10. 10
    Research MethodsPublished course content
  11. 11
    Organisational ProjectPublished course content
  12. 12
    An applied mini dissertationPublished course content
  13. 13
    An organisational case analysis (secondary data)Published course content
  14. 14
    A work-based project (placement)Published 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
Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; a wide range of professional qualifications also accepted
Sri Lankan qualifications
At least 55% in a four-year bachelor special degree from a reputable university; three-year general degree holders considered with high grades (above 80%); lower grades with work experience or additional qualifications may be considered
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no element below 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on salford.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 University of Salford before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.