MA Human Resource Management

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of East London

Program Overview

UEL’s MSc Human Resource Management is ideal for professionals who want to advance their HR careers or graduates seeking to enter the field with strong professional credibility. The program combines advanced theoretical knowledge with practical skills, emphasising leadership, behavioural development, and applied HR practice across global contexts.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Core Modules – Term A):
You’ll begin with Employee Relations, Practices and Law, gaining practical insight into employment law and workplace relations. Alongside this, Global HRM, Leadership and Teams develops your ability to manage diverse teams and lead HR strategies in international organisations.

Year 1 (Core Modules – Term B):
The focus shifts to Knowledge Management, Metrics and Quantitative Data, where you’ll learn to use HR analytics and data-driven decision-making. In Organisational Development and Research, you’ll explore how to design and implement organisational change strategies, linking HR practice to wider business transformation.

Year 1 (Core Modules – Term C):
You’ll study Mental Wealth and the HR Professional, a unique module that builds resilience, leadership style, and interpersonal skills through behavioural development exercises. The year culminates in the Applied Business Project, where you investigate a real HR challenge and produce evidence-based solutions, mirroring consultancy practice.

Focus Areas

Employee relations, global HR leadership, HR analytics, organisational development, employment law, applied consultancy projects, behavioural and leadership skills.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to design HR strategies aligned with organisational goals, apply employment law in practice, manage global teams, use HR metrics for evidence-based decisions, and lead organisational development initiatives.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The MSc HRM is accredited to the advanced level by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Graduates gain Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD) and meet the knowledge requirements for Chartered CIPD status, enhancing long-term career mobility.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

UEL’s HRM courses ranked 1st in the UK for 8 themes including “Learning Resources” and “Learning Opportunities” (National Student Survey 2023).
100% of students responded positively to questions on learning resources in the 2023 survey.
The Royal Docks School of Business and Law was shortlisted for Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
UEL is ranked 2nd nationally for graduate start-ups (2023/24), reflecting strong enterprise and employability support.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

UEL’s MSc Human Resource Management is designed to give you practical, hands-on experience alongside academic study. You’ll develop applied HR skills through real-world projects, consultancy-style assessments, and professional engagement with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The program also integrates UEL’s unique Mental Wealth modules, which focus on building resilience, leadership style, and interpersonal skills — ensuring you graduate with both technical expertise and the behavioural strengths employers demand.

Here’s how experiential learning is embedded into your MSc journey:

Applied Business Project – Instead of a purely theoretical dissertation, you’ll investigate a real HR challenge, producing evidence-based solutions that mirror consultancy practice.
Group Projects and Case Studies – Modules such as Employee Relations, Practices and Law and Global HRM, Leadership and Teams involve collaborative projects where you design HR strategies, evaluate leadership approaches, and assess organisational transformation.
Digital Tools and HR Analytics – In Knowledge Management, Metrics and Quantitative Data, you’ll use HR metrics and analytics software to make data-driven decisions, gaining skills in evidence-based HR practice.
Mental Wealth and the HR Professional Module – A distinctive UEL feature, this module develops resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership style through behavioural development exercises, preparing you for the interpersonal demands of HR roles.
Professional Networking with CIPD – The program is accredited to the advanced level by the CIPD, giving you access to CIPD resources, guest lectures, and networking opportunities with the local CIPD branch.
Royal Docks School of Business and Law Facilities – You’ll study at UEL’s modern Docklands campus, with access to collaborative learning spaces, seminar rooms, and the university’s extensive library and online databases.
Employer Engagement – UEL’s strong links with London’s financial and business districts provide opportunities for applied projects, networking, and career progression.

This combination of applied projects, HR analytics training, CIPD accreditation, and UEL’s unique Mental Wealth modules ensures you graduate not only with academic expertise but with the practical skills and professional credibility to thrive in HR leadership roles.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of UEL’s MSc Human Resource Management are equipped with CIPD-accredited expertise and practical experience, making them highly employable across industries worldwide. Typical career paths include HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Organisational Development Consultant, and Employee Relations Manager. With UEL’s strong employer links and international reputation, students graduate with both credibility and confidence to thrive in HR leadership roles.

Here’s how UEL supports your career progression and future opportunities:

University Services for Employability: UEL’s Careers and Enterprise Service provides tailored one-to-one guidance, CV and interview workshops, and access to employer networking events. Students also benefit from the Mental Wealth and the HR Professional module, which develops resilience, leadership style, and interpersonal skills highly valued by employers.
Employment Stats and Salary Figures: UEL is ranked 2nd nationally for graduate start-ups (2023/24), reflecting strong enterprise and employability support. HR graduates in the UK typically earn between £30,000–£50,000 annually, with senior HR leadership roles exceeding this range.
University–Industry Partnerships: The program integrates employer engagement through applied projects and CIPD events, ensuring students gain exposure to real-world HR practice and professional networks. UEL’s Royal Docks School of Business and Law has strong links with employers across London’s financial and business districts.
Long-Term Accreditation Value: The MSc HRM is accredited to the advanced level by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Graduates gain Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD) and meet the knowledge requirements for Chartered CIPD status, enhancing long-term career mobility.
Graduation Outcomes: Alumni have progressed into HR leadership roles across multinational corporations, consultancy firms, and public sector organisations, while others have pursued doctoral research to contribute to HRM scholarship and policy development.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MSc Human Resource Management at UEL, students can continue their academic journey by pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, or Employment Law. This pathway allows graduates to deepen their expertise, contribute to cutting-edge HR research, and prepare for careers in academia, consultancy, or high-level organisational leadership.