2-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's in Business and Management - Continue to Master of Science - Human Resource Management

This program will prepare studsents for entry to a postgraduate degree at the triple-accredited Lancaster University Management School, ranked world top 70 for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Successful organisations have successful employee relations. However, it takes sophisticated conceptual and analytical skills to deliver this. It needs a deep understanding of people in an organisational context. The MSc Human Resource Management provides the tools to allow students to thrive in the world of human resource management.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students will receive CIPD membership immediately and become an associate member when they are awarded their degree (subject to successful completion of all modules and necessary fees).

Every organisational decision has an impact on its workforce. The aim is to foster critical and reflective thinking and pragmatism. This course will give students the confidence to challenge existing workplace thinking using good theoretical understanding. They will engage with real-life business reports and learn how to assess the impact on HR issues which may include staff development, retention and workload alongside financial outcomes.

This course examines the role of the manager, the organisation and employment relations in human resource management. Students will be taught by distinguished academics who are acknowledged leaders in their field. Lancaster offers a student-centred, supportive environment by keeping the number of students small. This allows faculty members to role-play with students to give practical experience of situations they will face in the workplace for example, conducting a performance appraisal.

Students will study HR concepts such as recruitment and selection, careers and wellbeing as well as Employment Relations issues such as the importance of equality and diversity. 

Graduates leave able to manage people effectively and make sound judgements through conceptual and analytical understanding. Many progress to general management roles, HR management roles or further academic study.