The University of Law

MSc Leadership and Human Resource Management Online

The University of Law

Course overview

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).

Got questions about online study? Our Online Programmes Director, Navdeep Chouhan, answers some FAQs about studying online with us.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the CIPD
  • Practically focused modules built around real-life case studies
  • Taught by business specialists with industry experience
  • Option to add a Professional Practice Year
  • Develops transferable skills sought by global employers
  • Suited to those advancing or switching into HR careers

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Human Resources Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • Learning and Development Manager
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Organisational Development Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,100 (online) | International: £12,100 (online)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to The University of Law, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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