MSc in Global Human Resource Management
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 19,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no application deadline for postgraduate courses
** for international full-time | home full-time: 13,500 GBP/year
Key Summary
Study how you can make a lasting impact in a global environment.
During this course, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills in Human Resource Management (HRM) that employers value most. The course offers hands-on experience through industry-focused projects and exposure to real-world global business cases.
Our CIPD-accredited course is designed to build knowledge of current HR approaches and to explore, challenge and consider the future of each through various lenses. With modules delivered by both academics and practitioners from industry, students are able to immerse themselves in how research and practise work together.
The Global Human Resource Management MSc fosters a strong community through activities like the "Research to Practice" speaker series, webinars, podcasts and an annual online conference. Embrace excellent networking opportunities in the HR field, and find innovative and creative solutions to HR challenges today.
Why choose this course?
Kingston University has over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality Human Resource qualifications. We have designed this course in collaboration with HR professionals across multiple industries. In doing so, the course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global job market.
Kingston Business School is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre. This MSc course is CIPD-accredited and aligns with CIPD’s learning outcomes. As a result, graduates can start working towards Chartered status without additional training.
Strong industry connections and accreditation from professional bodies like CIPD ensure that students gain relevant, up-to-date expertise and clear pathways to professional certification.
In this course, teaching combines academic and industry expertise. Using innovative methods to make learning engaging and applicable to real-world situations. Whilst studying, you will also benefit from an industry-based coach who supports your professional growth. You’ll also benefit from insights from inspiring guest speakers representing a variety of sectors and organisations.
Additionally, Kingston Business School is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This distinction is earned by just 6% of business schools worldwide and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degrees.
Accreditation
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Kingston Business School is a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Approved Centre and this MSc course is accredited by the CIPD. (Note: the MSc top up is not accredited).
The learning outcomes of this MSc programme are aligned with the CIPD's learning outcomes. This means that after successfully completing our masters you will be eligible to independently begin your journey, without the need to take extra training units, towards gaining Chartered status with the CIPD.
For students interested in studying Global Human Resource Management MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
- Inspire the Future Scholarship
- Postgraduate scholarships for international students
- Alumni Discounts for postgraduate study
- Progression Scholarships
- Salutem Care and Education Scholarship
Course content
The course is designed to build knowledge of current HR approaches and to explore, challenge and consider the future of each through various lenses. With modules delivered by both academics and practitioners from industry, students are able to immerse themselves in how research and practice work together to find innovative and creative solutions to HR challenges today.
Modules
Students will take all the compulsory modules and select one optional module. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year or between teaching blocks.
Core modules
- Professional Development
- Organisational Strategy and the Purpose of HR
- HR Analytics
- Talent Acquisition
- Managing and Leading People
- Employee Experience
- Organisational Development and Change Management
Optional modules
- Organisational Learning and Development
- Employment Law
- Total Reward Management
Upon completion, this postgraduate course will allow you to pursue a variety of careers in HR across various global industries, including;
- HR Manager
- HR Consultant
- Learning and Development Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
































