Leadership & Human Resource Management

Start Dates: September
Mode of Delivery: Full-time

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management MA can help you to achieve your career goals.

You will evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility. You will look at the varying approaches to labour regulations and standards across the globe. You will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM. You will look at strategic HRM and the national differences and varying approaches adopted by multinational companies. You will study the major types of employee relations management.

Successful completion of the course leads to graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Start Dates: September
Mode of Delivery: Part-Time

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management PgDip can help you to achieve your career goals.

It is designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge and practical skills as well as an understanding of the role of the HR profession, relevant to both the strategic objectives of an organisation and the wider environment in which it operates.

On successful completion of the PgDip in HRM, you will be entitled to graduate membership of the CIPD.

What will you study?

After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to study a range of modules, including Leading Managing & Developing People, Employment Law, Managing Employment Relations and Reward Management.

You also have the option to include International Human Resource Management as a substitute elective module.

On successful completion of your PgDip, you can opt to top-up your qualification to an MA in HRM  by completing the research methods module and a dissertation.

Start Dates: September
Mode of Delivery: Full-time

Whether you are starting a career in human resource management (HRM) or are already working in the field and would like to progress at a professional level, this International Human Resource Management MSc can help you to achieve your career goals.

You will evaluate the external influences on organisations, such as European developments, employment law, ethical issues and social responsibility. You will look at the varying approaches to labour regulations and standards across the globe. You will gain an understanding of human behaviour in organisations and how organisational and management performance can be enhanced through effective HRM. You will look at strategic HRM and the national differences and varying approaches adopted by multinational companies. You will study the major types of employee relations management. You will also develop a knowledge of resourcing and reward issues and techniques.

Successful completion of the course leads to graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Start Dates: September only
Mode of Delivery: Full-time, Part-Time

Increasingly, employers in both the public and private sector are looking for people with proven skills in staff development, identifying talent, coaching and work design. Employers and business clients look favourably on applicants with a masters qualification in occupational psychology, particularly if they have work experience.

Occupational psychology is concerned with how people behave at work; it involves the study and analysis of leadership, selection, assessment, motivation, development and the organisation of people. At Kingston, we have brought together our skills and knowledge in the areas of organisational behaviour and psychology to offer a course that enables you to apply theory in practice. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and ensures that you develop your understanding and skills to enhance the performance of people at work.

This Occupational Psychology MSc is designed for students who have an honours degree in a British Psychological Society-accredited psychology course or equivalent psychology qualifications. If you do not have a background in psychology, you may be interested in our Business Psychology PgDip/MSc.

What will you study?

An induction programme will introduce you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, during which you will complete psychometric tests for personal and professional development throughout the programme. You will then look at the varying approaches to applying psychological principles to the workplace and how these ideas can increase organisational, team and individual performance in today's business environment.

The course will enable you to effectively apply theories and models of organisational behaviour to the work of occupational psychology, and will cover the eight main areas required by the British Psychological Society. You will critically evaluate the evidence base, ethical considerations and your role in organisations as a business psychologist to enhance your professional skills.