COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Human Resource Management with Work Psychology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human resource practices, combining core HR theory with insights from psychology to manage and develop people effectively. Core modules such as Strategic People Management and Development, Business Research in People Practice, Personal Effectiveness and Leadership, People Management Across Cultures, and Effective Work Psychology equip students with the skills to design and implement HR strategies, understand employee behaviour, and lead diverse teams in complex organisational environments. Optional modules, including Employment Law, Contemporary Employment Relations, Sustainable Organisational Change and Development, Strategic Reward, People Resourcing, Strategic Learning and Development, Ethics in Business, Global HRM, and Contemporary Issues in Work Psychology, allow students to specialise in areas such as workforce diversity, global HR practices, ethical decision-making, and organisational change. The program culminates in the PG HRM Dissertation or Management Research Project, providing an opportunity for independent research, critical analysis, and application of theoretical and practical skills to real-world HR challenges. By integrating HR management, psychology, and research expertise, the program prepares graduates to become innovative, strategic, and effective HR professionals capable of addressing workforce challenges, promoting inclusive and productive environments, and contributing to organisational success while embracing forward-thinking approaches to people management.