About Msc/pgdip Human Resource Management in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• combine theory and practice in the study of organisations and the management of work
• suitable for those preparing a career in HR
• gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• one-year, full-time programme for those aiming to pursue a career in the field of human resource management

Why this course?

The MSc Human Resource Management is for those who aim to pursue a career in the field of human resource management. 

The aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding related to the human resource management function in organisations. 

Mixing theory and practice, this programme offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of organisations and the management of work. 

By the end of this programme, you'll have an understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate how organisational and HR strategies are shaped and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors. You will display a critical understanding of professional practice in human resource management, informed by an international outlook and strong social awareness. 

You'll have the opportunity to regularly engage with senior HR professionals through departmental and external networking opportunities. Throughout the course of your study there will be a number of guest lectures and tailored seminars delivered by leading HR and business managers, focusing on the practical challenges of managing people in organisations. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend high profile conferences for HR professionals. 

What you'll study

You'll take a mix of core and elective classes. Core classes will address topics including understanding the business contexts facing HR Managers and the organisation of HR functions in response to internal and external business factors; current developments in employee relations in the UK; reward management; people resourcing issues; well-being; ethical practice and professionalism in HRM and critical engagement with emerging issues within HRM. 

These classes will help you to understand the significance of the management process within organisations; appreciate the importance of human resources in enabling an organisation to meet its corporate objectives; develop a detailed knowledge and understanding relating to the human resource management function and to understand the social, economic, legal, political and commercial environment in which human resource management takes place. 

Business Skills will help you develop and improve a range of definable skills that are pivotal to successful management practice and to effective leadership. The module also seeks to develop further more-specialised skills that are of particular significance to effective higher-level people management and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.

Careers

As a CIPD provider for 70 years the Department has an extensive network of alumni in a range of senior HR roles in the private, public and voluntary sectors. More recently, graduates have accessed a range of jobs with a variety of organisations and recent graduate destinations and jobs have included: 

• Corporate Behavioural Change Manager at The Scottish Government
• HR Graduate at Anglian Home Improvements
• People Advisor at Arnold Clark
• HR Administrator at Stirling Council
• Human Resource Executive at Clintec Pharmaceuticals
• Assistant HR Business Partner at The Glenmorangie Company
• HR Assistant at Skills Development Scotland
• Doctoral Researcher at University of Strathclyde

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
  recognised Indian institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
• PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.