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Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc

UCAS code: N/A

Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.

Key information

Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time (part-time teaching scheduled during the day - Monday year one; Tuesday year two), September to September
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180 / ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
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The Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc course provides unique opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills in people management and human resources, making it an ideal for both graduates and professionals alike. Prepare for the key challenges in human resources, learning and development, organisational development, and organisational change. Today's organisations are characterised by constant change. For people professionals, success depends on acquiring the tools needed to navigate this turbulent landscape. Through our research-led, evidence-based, innovative teaching approach, we provide the foundation on which to build your career as a leading people professional of the future. Study either full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional requirements.

Key benefits

  • Internationally recognised faculty who consult with major national and international organisations providing you with potential networking opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
  • Leading HRM/organisational behaviour academics with a strong commitment to excellence in both education and research pathways.
  • Offers a robust evidence-based approach, drawing on the very latest research in HRM and OB and emphasising both theory and practice.
  • A focus on thinking critically and independently about human resource management and organisational analysis.
  • Located in and around the iconic Bush House: a central location for business in London.
  • Apply for King's Business School scholarships of up to 50% tuition fees or £10,000 for our full-time postgraduate courses.
Kate Adams

“ The course was a good introduction to the broad field of HR, the business case for the function and the theory behind it. At the time it helped me to have more context for the world I was working in and how I could help my clients, as well as how to think more critically about my work.”

Kate Adams , Director (Nesta Challenges), Alumni, Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc

The Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc course covers a diverse range of modules. You will explore key issues associated with the change in the global economy, social and technological change, cultural diversity as well as the nature and role of financial and management accounting in business organisations. You will complete the course in one year, from September to September. There is also an opportunity to gain CIPD accreditation by attending the optional CIPD Professional Stream. To achieve the accreditation, you will need to attend 14 additional professionally focused workshops, successfully complete your MSc and the Professional Stream assessment, and be in CIPD membership. The Professional Stream does not count towards the MSc. Note there is an additional fee associated with these optional workshops.

Course Aims

  • Achieving an MSc in Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis from King’s Business School will equip you with in-demand and current knowledge and skills. As organisations become progressively more turbulent and the solutions required to meet organisational demands become more diverse, we can help to future-proof your career in the people profession.
  • Our courses cover critical and challenging issues in the people profession, including strategy, organisational management, contemporary challenges in human resource management, high performance, well-being, and advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics. The MSc involves completion of a dissertation, for which you will receive supervision by qualified academic advisors.

Base campus

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in a social science related area. Please note, you may be considered if you have a degree in another discipline, particularly if you have relevant work experience.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

English language requirements

English language band:
B

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King's Apply if your application is being held.

Personal statement and supporting information

Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes

A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).

Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References Yes One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
Other Optional Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. 

We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

Teaching methods - what to expect

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

    Your assessment on taught modules, which make up 120 of the final credits, will be predominantly by a combination of written examinations and coursework but may include other forms of assessment.

    The written dissertation submitted in September makes up the final 60 credits. The dissertation will be assessed with one extended piece of writing. 

    The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

    Structure

    Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. For part-time, you will normally take modules totalling 60 credits in year 1 and 120 credits in year 2.

    Required modules

    You are required to take:

    The Foundations of Human Resource Management: Strategy and Conceptualisations (15 credits)
    Research Methods in HRM & Organisational Analysis (15 credits)
    Enabling Strategic Organisational Transformation: The Role of HR (15 credits)
    Globalisation and Employment (15 Credits)
    The New Workforce: Issues & Challenges (15 credits)
    Managing Diversity; Contemporary Issues (15 credits)
    High Performance & Employee Well-Being (15 credits)
    Dissertation Project (60 credits)

    Optional modules

    In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

    International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (15 credits)
    Analytics for Human Resource Management and Business (15 credits)

    King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

    Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

    Employability

    Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc career prospects include work as human resource experts in public and private sector organisations in the UK and abroad or more advanced study in the field of human resource management and organisational analysis.

    Also, as a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

    • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

    • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

    • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

    • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

    • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

    Tuition Fees

    UK:

    Full time: £17,800 per year (2025/26)

    Part time: £8,900 per year (2025/26)

    International:

    Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26)

    Part time: £15,800 per year (2025/26)

    These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

    Deposit

    If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

    The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

    • If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

    If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

    Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

    Additional Costs

    In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

    • Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
    • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions 
    • Library fees and fines
    • Personal photocopies
    • Printing course handouts 
    • Society membership fees 
    • Stationery 
    • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
    • Graduation costs
    • Optional CIPD accreditation - £1,500 plus any necessary CIPD membership fees to be paid directly to the CIPD (these are prescribed by the CIPD and not by KCL)

    Students will have the opportunity to undertake additional CIPD accreditation as part of this course. This accreditation is optional and costs £1,500, plus any necessary CIPD membership fees to be paid directly to the CIPD. Workshop sessions are scheduled over a number of weeks across the academic year. These workshops have typically run 10-3pm on a Friday (but this is subject to timetabling). Attendance is compulsory for completion. The assessment of the CIPD Professional Stream is by way of a portfolio of evidence comprising a number of elements including a Learning Log and Development Plan. Further information about CIPD is provided at the start of the programme.

    Funding

    To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

    The Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc course covers a diverse range of modules. You will explore key issues associated with the change in the global economy, social and technological change, cultural diversity as well as the nature and role of financial and management accounting in business organisations. You will complete the course in one year, from September to September. There is also an opportunity to gain CIPD accreditation by attending the optional CIPD Professional Stream. To achieve the accreditation, you will need to attend 14 additional professionally focused workshops, successfully complete your MSc and the Professional Stream assessment, and be in CIPD membership. The Professional Stream does not count towards the MSc. Note there is an additional fee associated with these optional workshops.

    Course Aims

    • Achieving an MSc in Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis from King’s Business School will equip you with in-demand and current knowledge and skills. As organisations become progressively more turbulent and the solutions required to meet organisational demands become more diverse, we can help to future-proof your career in the people profession.
    • Our courses cover critical and challenging issues in the people profession, including strategy, organisational management, contemporary challenges in human resource management, high performance, well-being, and advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics. The MSc involves completion of a dissertation, for which you will receive supervision by qualified academic advisors.

    Base campus

    The Quad - Strand campus
    Strand Campus

    Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

    Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

    Regulating bodies

    King's is regulated by the Office for Students

    UK applicants

    Standard requirements

    A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

    If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

    Programme-Specific Requirements

    Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in a social science related area. Please note, you may be considered if you have a degree in another discipline, particularly if you have relevant work experience.

    In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

    Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

    International applicants

    Equivalent International qualifications

    English language requirements

    English language band:
    B

    To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

    Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

    For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

    Selection process

    Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

    Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King's Apply if your application is being held.

    Personal statement and supporting information

    Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.

    You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

    Personal Statement Yes

    A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).

    Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
    References Yes One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
    Other Optional Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. 

    We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

    Teaching methods - what to expect

    We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

    The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

    We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

    Assessment

      Your assessment on taught modules, which make up 120 of the final credits, will be predominantly by a combination of written examinations and coursework but may include other forms of assessment.

      The written dissertation submitted in September makes up the final 60 credits. The dissertation will be assessed with one extended piece of writing. 

      The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

      Structure

      Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. For part-time, you will normally take modules totalling 60 credits in year 1 and 120 credits in year 2.

      Required modules

      You are required to take:

      The Foundations of Human Resource Management: Strategy and Conceptualisations (15 credits)
      Research Methods in HRM & Organisational Analysis (15 credits)
      Enabling Strategic Organisational Transformation: The Role of HR (15 credits)
      Globalisation and Employment (15 Credits)
      The New Workforce: Issues & Challenges (15 credits)
      Managing Diversity; Contemporary Issues (15 credits)
      High Performance & Employee Well-Being (15 credits)
      Dissertation Project (60 credits)

      Optional modules

      In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

      International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (15 credits)
      Analytics for Human Resource Management and Business (15 credits)

      King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

      Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

      Employability

      Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc career prospects include work as human resource experts in public and private sector organisations in the UK and abroad or more advanced study in the field of human resource management and organisational analysis.

      Also, as a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

      • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

      • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

      • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

      • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

      • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

      Tuition Fees

      UK:

      Full time: £17,800 per year (2025/26)

      Part time: £8,900 per year (2025/26)

      International:

      Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26)

      Part time: £15,800 per year (2025/26)

      These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

      Deposit

      If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

      The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

      • If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

      If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

      Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

      Additional Costs

      In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

      • Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
      • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions 
      • Library fees and fines
      • Personal photocopies
      • Printing course handouts 
      • Society membership fees 
      • Stationery 
      • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
      • Graduation costs
      • Optional CIPD accreditation - £1,500 plus any necessary CIPD membership fees to be paid directly to the CIPD (these are prescribed by the CIPD and not by KCL)

      Students will have the opportunity to undertake additional CIPD accreditation as part of this course. This accreditation is optional and costs £1,500, plus any necessary CIPD membership fees to be paid directly to the CIPD. Workshop sessions are scheduled over a number of weeks across the academic year. These workshops have typically run 10-3pm on a Friday (but this is subject to timetabling). Attendance is compulsory for completion. The assessment of the CIPD Professional Stream is by way of a portfolio of evidence comprising a number of elements including a Learning Log and Development Plan. Further information about CIPD is provided at the start of the programme.

      Funding

      To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

      Application closing date guidance

      We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.

      The final application deadlines for this programme are:

      · Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)

      · Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

      If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

      Key information

      Study mode:
      Full time
      Part time
      Duration:
      One year full-time, two years part-time (part-time teaching scheduled during the day - Monday year one; Tuesday year two), September to September
      Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
      UK 180 / ECTS 90
      Application status:
      Open
      Start date:
      September 2025
      Apply

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