Human Resource Management

Entry requirements

Students must attain an undergraduate degree or equivalent with at least a 2:1 in a related discipline (e.g. business management, business studies, human resource management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Do you want to become an impactful people professional, placing the wellbeing of your workforce at the heart of what you do?

Our MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) provides the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to succeed in contemporary HR roles. You will explore how to support, develop and lead a workforce, while contributing to responsible and sustainable organisational performance across sectors.

You will learn from an experienced and diverse teaching team with expertise in people management, leadership and organisational governance. Teaching is informed by current research and real‑world insights, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in the HR field.

This programme is suitable for early‑career professionals looking to enter the HR field, as well as those with people management or business operations experience seeking a recognised professional qualification. Graduates wishing to continue their academic journey will also find opportunities to progress to doctoral-level study.

With a strong focus on employee development, wellbeing and ethical people practice, the MSc equips graduates to support organisations in creating fair, inclusive and sustainable workplaces.

A shorter qualification, the PGDip Human Resource Management, is also available. This vocational pathway offers specialist training for HR practitioners wishing to enhance their skills and progress their career within a shorter timeframe.

Why Human Resource Management at Swansea?

• The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.
• The programme may be completed in a single year.
• Open to all graduates including those currently practising in the industry.
• This programme aligns with the professional standards of the HR profession in the UK, and explores global trends, legislation and stand-out cases of best practice within the field.
• Business & Management Studies is ranked 147th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

Your Human Resource Management Experience

Completing this programme will enable you to become a sought-after HR professional who acts with integrity and makes positive contributions within organisations of any size and sector. Fundamentally, people are at the heart of this degree.

Our teaching approach is rooted in real-world problem‑solving. You will debate HR dilemmas, work with authentic case studies, and learn through dialogue rather than passive lectures. This means you develop the confidence to question assumptions, challenge poor practice, and drive positive change in your organisation.

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management we will work with you to build your skills and experience to enhance your career development.

You will be taught by a diverse programme team with expertise in the management and leadership of people at work. This includes staff with HR practitioner backgrounds who understand the realities of managing people effectively, and academics who specialise in pioneering research within HR related areas such as employment relations or organisational behaviour.