MSc Human Resource Management and Development — Study Online from London, United Kingdom

Imagine earning a cutting-edge people-leadership qualification without leaving your life and work in London. Delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc Human Resource Management and Development empowers you to shape resilient, high-performing organisations. Its insights and methods are designed to be applied across borders, giving you the strategic perspective to lead teams and transformation anywhere in the world.

From your base in London, you can accelerate your career trajectory—gaining the theory, tools, and confidence to handle complex people challenges: from talent strategy and workforce planning to culture, inclusion, learning, analytics, and change. Learn 100% online, on your schedule, while benefiting from a global network of peers and faculty.

A British degree recognised internationally

Earn a British master’s degree conferred by the University of Salford, a name that signals academic quality and professional rigour. British degrees are widely respected by employers and institutions around the world, providing strong portability and credibility for your next career move.

Wherever your ambitions take you—expanding your role in London, relocating internationally, or leading global teams—the reputation of a British degree helps your CV stand out and assures employers that you have excelled in a robust, research-informed programme.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as 1 year

This flexible master’s is designed for busy professionals. You can complete the programme entirely online and, if you choose an accelerated study pace, finish in as little as 1 year—without stepping away from your current responsibilities.

The structure helps you maintain career momentum: keep working, apply what you learn immediately on the job, and graduate faster with capabilities that your organisation can feel right away.

No required online presence at specific times and dates

Your learning adapts to your life. There are no mandatory live sessions tied to specific times and dates, so you won’t miss out due to meetings, travel, or family commitments. Study when it suits you—early morning before the commute, during lunch, or late evening after work.

This flexibility empowers you to manage your week intelligently, giving you the freedom to meet deadlines and contribute to discussions while maintaining a healthy work–study–life balance.

Study anywhere in the world—even offline while travelling

Whether you’re on the Tube, between client meetings in the City, or travelling internationally, our mobile app keeps you on track. Download study materials and watch lectures offline, then sync your progress when you’re connected again.

The result is genuine mobility. Your campus is wherever you are—on your phone, tablet, or laptop—so you can keep learning seamlessly without being tethered to a desk.

Open-book assessments instead of classical exams

Rather than rote memorisation and closed-book tests, you’ll experience open-book assessments that mirror real professional practice. You will analyse cases, synthesise research, and apply frameworks to solve complex people challenges.

This approach cultivates critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and practical problem-solving—the same skills leaders rely on every day to drive performance, culture, and change.

Faculty with world-renowned academic pedigrees

Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a rich blend of academic insight and practical expertise, helping you connect theory to meaningful impact at work.

Accessible online and dedicated to your success, your instructors provide constructive feedback, guidance, and encouragement as you refine your strategic HR capabilities.

A diverse global student base and powerful alumni outcomes

Join a vibrant international cohort representing over 130 countries. You’ll collaborate across cultures, industries, and time zones—expanding your network and broadening your perspective on how organisations succeed in different contexts.

Our alumni can be found at international organisations like Unilever, DHL, Dell, Disney, Orange, Bosch, CK-HUTCHISON, BASF, Nestle, Daimler, HSBC, ICBC Standard Bank, Barclays, gsk, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable tuition with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments

Budget with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you spread the cost over time while you study and work in parallel.

This flexible approach makes a high-impact British master’s more accessible, so you can invest in your future without putting your plans on hold today.

Why studying from London, United Kingdom is a strategic advantage

Fuel the engine of London’s financial and professional services ecosystem. From global banks and insurers to fintech innovators and consultancies, London’s employers rely on HR leaders who can drive workforce agility, transformation, and compliance at scale. With skills in organisational development, talent strategy, workforce analytics, and change leadership, you’ll be positioned to contribute to complex initiatives across the City and Canary Wharf.

Power growth in technology, digital, and creative industries. London’s booming tech scene—from startups to global platforms—demands people practitioners who can scale teams, build inclusive cultures, and design learning systems that keep pace with innovation. The programme equips you to strengthen employer branding, improve retention in competitive markets, and steward hybrid ways of working that enhance performance and well-being.

Shape people strategy for globally connected enterprises and mission-driven organisations. London hosts headquarters and regional hubs for companies, NGOs, and international bodies. The capabilities you gain—leadership development, cross-cultural collaboration, evidence-based HR, and strategic workforce planning—translate directly to complex, multi-site environments where alignment, engagement, and adaptability are critical.

Your next career chapter can start right where you are—without pausing your life in London. If you’re ready to take the next step, deepen your expertise, and lead with impact, we invite you to learn more. Request our course catalogue.