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- Human Resource Management MSc
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The course
This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in management either in Human Resources or a related area. It will provide you with a rigorous and critical approach to human resource management strategies and practices, which you will assess from a range of theoretical and analytical perspectives. You will also consider them in terms of their social and economic context, examining their implications and impact for a range of stakeholders and interest groups.
This programme will provide you with a rigorous analytical approach to the subject, with a broad overview of the major areas of human resources and employment relations policy. You will examine how organisations learn, create and utilise knowledge and respond to the competitive pressures in a globalising knowledge-based economy. The course will equip you with the skills and competences to conduct advanced research into a wide range of management and organisational issues and enable you to improve your social, communications and presentational skills to operate in an effective and enlightened way as leaders and managers.
The programme builds on the School of Business and Management’s extensive expertise in the area, both in teaching and research. You will join an intellectually stimulating, friendly and supportive research environment and, through working closely with our expert and experienced academic staff, you will be in a viable position to realise your full potential.
- Strong career prospects in management either within human resources or a related field by gaining a deep understanding of international human resources management, coupled with a practical set of skills.
- Outstanding research; Royal Holloway sits in the top 25 per cent of UK universities for research which is rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’.
- Inspiring international community; approximately 60% of our Management students come from overseas, with over 130 countries represented across the University.
Teaching & assessment
Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework, examinations and a dissertation.
Your future career
On graduating with a Masters degree in Human Resources Management from Royal Holloway you will be highly employable and have a variety of career paths in and around the area of human resources. You will be well prepared for a career in human resource management, management consultancy, public policy research, government advisory, the civil service, a think tank, an employers’ organisation or a trade union. This course also equips you with a solid foundation for PhD studies.
Our graduates have entered roles such as:
- Researcher at Hays Specialist Recruitment
- International Relocation Case Manager at IBM.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 19,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
24th
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Campus address
Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
34th out of 123 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 209141 65%38th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076 76%40th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.95 79%70th
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