Human Resource Management graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.

Coaching

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Graduate employment

Our MSc in Human Resource Management will equip you with important management expertise and core HR knowledge in order to prepare you for such roles as:

  • Careers Advisor
  • Equality & Diversity Officer
  • HR Advisor
  • HR Analyst
  • HR Compliance Administrator
  • HR Employee Benefits Manager
  • HR Generalist
  • HR Manager
  • HR Rewards Manager
  • Recruitment Manager
  • Reward Analyst
  • Training Advisor
Past students
Career outcomes

The success of our programmes within the management portfolio is reflected in the career destinations of our graduates.

Career outcomes of past students

Student Development Team

The Student Development Team will be an integral part of your student experience from day one.

Skills

Across your academic year you can benefit from a series of professional development sessions - run by the Student Development Team - that cover a range of topics including:

  • Team working
  • Networking
  • Job search strategies
  • Presentation skills
  • Self awareness

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For specific and tailored career advice and coaching you can book 1-to-1 sessions with a member of the Student Development Team to discuss:

  • CV and application advice
  • LinkedIn profile reviews
  • Careers guidance
  • Interview or assessment centre practice

For general enquiries please email the Student Development Team.

Opportunities

All our MSc programmes have various built-in opportunities to engage with companies; an important step in your skills development and the expansion of your corporate network. Examples of programme-specific opportunities include:

  • Treks
  • Guest lecturers
  • Company sponsored dissertations
  • Career lounges

We aim to provide our students with interaction across a wide range of businesses, gaining valuable insight into their operations, advice from their key decision makers as well as the opportunity to work on ‘real life’ projects proposed by our industry partners.

Industry opportunities

Edinburgh Award for Global Employability

Shape your own path

Find out how our students have benefited from participating in the Edinburgh Award.

As part of your MSc programme you will have the opportunity to further enhance your employability credentials by taking part in the Edinburgh Award.

By proactively working on your own development, you can gain official recognition through the Edinburgh Award for Global Employability. As well as receiving an official certificate from the University, the achievement will be recognised on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).

Participants are offered individual coaching sessions; peer support networks; a ‘buddy system’ and masterclasses on topics such as leadership and advanced communication.

Networks

The Student Development Team is on hand to help you build your confidence and networking skills. By involving our alumni and network of corporate contacts, we are able to ensure that the activities are industry-relevant and give you the opportunity to build your own professional and global networks.

In addition to the Student Development team, there are a number of other services and societies across the university which may help with your professional development, such as:

Got questions? Get in touch

Stuart Fenwick

Stuart Fenwick

Student Development Team Support Officer

stuart.fenwick@ed.ac.uk