Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: Entry requirements for international students

We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), this course will allow you to develop an expert understanding of the role human resource management plays in contemporary modern organisations.

You will learn about human resource issues such as; recruitment and retention, pay and remuneration, management styles and practice, corporate social responsibility, and diversity, performance management and wellbeing, along with a range of other topics.

Course description

Course title under review. The title of this course may change for 2026 entry. The course content will remain the same. Please contact us for further information.

By undertaking our CIPD-accredited MSc in Human Resource Management, you'll develop a detailed and thorough understanding of the role human resources play in modern organisations in the private, public and third sectors.

You will be taught by world-class researchers from across the Management School and will learn about a diverse range of topics including pay, performance management, recruitment and retention, strategic management, skills and workforce development, worker voice and representation, and international human resource management. You'll also learn about how to conduct research which involves designing a research project, obtaining ethical approval, undertaking qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and applying theoretical knowledge to empirical data.

The final element of the Human Resource Management (HRM) MSc is the authoring of a substantive piece of independent research in the form of either a dissertation or a company project. The latter involves working with an organisation such as a private company, a public organisation or a charity to produce a piece of research in conjunction with them. Throughout your dissertation/company project, you will receive personalised supervision from an academic who will offer guidance on your project.

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience to succeed and flourish in human resources management, both in the UK and internationally.

Accreditation

The Management School is Triple Crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information here

Information for international students

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Other English language qualifications we accept

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.