Career prospects

Graduates of our MA in Industrial Relations & Managing Human Resources typically go into management and HR roles. Warwick is the second most targeted university by employers in the UK (according to the The Graduate Market 2011 report by High Fliers Research) and we have strong links with many recruiters.

First destinations

To give you an idea of typical career paths, here are a selection of the roles achieved and companies joined by the most recent cohort of students, as well as by previous graduates.

Notable destinations of most recent students
Some current roles of previous graduates
  • Resourcing Manager
  • HR Generalist
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager
Some employers of previous graduates

Resources

Graduate database

We store the contact details of thousands of former students who have gone on to successful careers in a range of industries. This is an excellent resource for students looking for detailed information about companies, or to expand their professional network and look for jobs.

Links with employers

The MA in Industrial Relations & Managing Human Resources has strong links with HR functions in a wide range of companies. Senior industry professionals provide General & practitioner seminars throughout the year, giving students an invaluable insight into wider organisations' activities, and to network with experts.

The university organises annual careers fairs, attended by companies such as Accenture, Bain & Co, Deloitte, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, Sainsburys, Capgemini and KPMG. In addition, individual employer presentations are run weekly throughout terms one and two, and sector events run over several weeks, covering sectors including HR, consulting and the public sector.

Careers support

You will have access to the careers services provided by the central Student Careers and Skills team, as well as to the specialist careers service offered by the WBS PCD team. We offer a comprehensive pre-arrival and alumni careers service, meaning that you have access to careers advice and information before you arrive, and after you leave, in addition to during your time with us.

All MA IR & MHR students receive a one-day, sector-specific Career Essentials workshop at the start of their time at WBS. This covers essential topics such as CVs and application forms, looking for jobs, networking, interviews and assessment centres. Additional workshops covering subjects including presentation skills, CVs and cover letters and assessment centres are also provided throughout the year. All MA IR & MHR students have access to as many one-to-one career guidance appointments as they need, as well as individual interview coaching and tailored mock interviews.

Students have access to the university's graduate job site, MyAdvantage, which lists thousands of graduate job, placement and internship opportunities throughout the year, as well as a range of other useful online resources.