Master of Science

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management Online

How does human resource management and organisational leadership combine? The world of work is changing rapidly and so are the demands of human resource management. Our CIPD accredited Master’s course in Leadership and Human Resource Management is designed for aspiring human resource professionals who are looking to advance or switch to a career in human resource management. Our practically focused modules allow you to work on real-life case studies and learn from business specialists with industry experience. With a strong focus on the key developmental needs of the human resource industry, you’ll develop the essential transferable skills that are desired by global employers.

This business Master's degree is available to study on-campus or online as a full-time course (1 year) or with Professional Practice Year (2 years), or part-time (2 years).

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).

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Entry requirements

Duration Options

Full-Time 1 year or Part-Time 2 years.

Next start date

February 2025

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You can apply directly with The University of Law Business School to study one of our online courses.

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Professional Practice Year

Decide how to put your skills into practice and gain valuable business experience to increase your employability, with our Professional Practice Year.

Course Details

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management Online

This online business Master’s course will provide you with the in depth, specialist knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of international human resource management required for a successful career in today’s modern and dynamic work environment.

This business Master’s programme is developed with an emphasis on learning the most important industry concepts and is accredited by both The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This means that upon successful completion of your degree you will have the opportunity to apply for a CIPD certification and a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

You will learn from experienced business professionals, and we will help you improve your skills and increase your future employability through a supportive, practical and challenging curriculum so that you’re ready to take your career to the next level.

Enjoy Flexibility – studying at our online campus gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day, with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus.

Our programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.

NEW MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management Online with Professional Practice

This course is offered as a 2-year full-time business master’s programme. Sharing the first year of study with the 1-year MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management Online, the 2-year programme benefits from a second year of Professional Practice that is specifically aimed at fostering the employment opportunities of students.

Offering greater flexibility than a traditional Placement Year, our Professional Practice Year allows you to decide how to put your skills into practice. Choose between an academic dissertation, business plan, business or consultancy project, or a paid placement in industry, depending on the option that is best suited to your future career path. Apply now.

Why study a Business Master’s degree with us?

A professional Careers and Employability Service: from day one to beyond graduation, we'll help you become more employable with support from our expert employability service and careers advisers.
Professional Development: you'll have the opportunity to benefit from our 1:1 professional coaching each semester and be encouraged to submit a personal development plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals and unique skills. Your professional development is built-in to all of our course modules to ensure you continuously increase your work-place skills as you study, and we offer a whole range of professional development support.
Quality of teaching: you'll work on real-life case studies, taught by business specialists with industry expertise in leadership and human resources.
Help to support your tuition fees: we have business scholarships and bursaries and can guide you on postgraduate fees and funding.
Amount of support: our range of student advisors and academic coaches, support apps and student support services help our domestic and international students.
Flexible course format: study full-time, part-time, on-campus or 100% online with a learning model that encourages independent and deep learning, shared modules for greater networking and clear time demands.

Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.

The application deadlines for our February 2025 intake are as follows:

International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 13th January 2025
Domestic and Online students: Friday 7th February 2025

The application deadlines for our June 2025 intake are as follows:

International students requiring a Student Route Visa from outside the UK: Monday 7th April 2025
International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 19th May 2025
Domestic and Online students: Friday 13th June 2025

Elizabeth Moore, Business School faculty

Meet Your Faculty

Dr. Elizabeth Moore is Head of Leadership at the University of Law Business School and has had an international academic career, teaching at universities in Russia, Finland, and the US including Harvard University and St. Petersburg State University.

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Course Structure

Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
Leading & Developing People (15 credits)
Strategic Human Resource Management (15 credits)
Coaching, Mentoring & Development (15 credits)
Employee Relations (15 credits)
Organisational Development (15 credits)
Responsibility of Directors (15 credits)
Leadership Mindset (15 credits)
Business Simulation (15 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Business (15 credits)

Course Start Dates

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online

Course requirements

The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.

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Study On Campus

You can also study this course at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?

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Course Information

To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdown.

Course dates September 2024 start Course dates February 2025 start Course dates June 2025 start

You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and dissertation/project work.

Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Typically, full-time students will study 4 modules per semester and part-time students will study 2 modules per semester.

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We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

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