Course Overview

The MSc International Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to prepare you for an outstanding career in people management and human resources.

Building on Birkbeck’s critical and analytical approach to learning and utilizing the research and teaching excellence of our staff, the program provides a unique bridge between theory and practice. Throughout the course, you will acquire an in-depth, critical understanding of contemporary debates in international human resource management (HRM) and employment relations, whilst developing essential skills for your future career.

The course focuses on the socio-economic and managerial aspects of international HRM, exploring in depth the role and impact of the economy, society, and national and global institutions in business policies and practices. Graduates of the program will obtain a strong social sciences and management background in understanding the content and processes of international HRM.

Graduates can pursue career paths in human resources, general management, and consulting in local, national, and international businesses, governments, and NGOs. Possible professions include:

human resources professional

management consultant

policy consultant for governments, trade unions, and NGOs

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General Eligibility

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.