Welcome to the Centre

The Centre for Labour Market Studies (CLMS) is an interdisciplinary, distance learning department within the University of Leicester. Academic staff within the department are drawn mainly from the disciplinary areas of sociology, education, economics and management and have an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. CLMS is part of the College of Social Science. 

The Centre has developed an international reputation as a leading provider of flexible distance learning courses in training, skills, performance, workplace learning and human resources. With over 3,500 successful graduates in over 70 countries, you will be joining our growing body of students, many of whom have become leaders in their fields.

We offer a range of distance learning courses at Certificate, Diploma, BSc, Masters, Doctorate and PhD level.

Our courses are based on leading research from around the world and the lessons we have learned from our own international research work. This cutting-edge research feeds directly into the course materials, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

Our courses are designed to enable you to critically reflect on your own HR practice and consider how your experience relates to the theories and concepts discussed in the research literature. By studying with us, you will develop the ability to ask probing questions, synthesise complex ideas and design and carry out your own research projects.

Alongside the high quality learning materials, you will also benefit from ongoing support throughout the course, enabling you to pursue your studies in as flexible a way as possible.

We hope you find our website interesting. Please click on the links below for further information and request an information pack and prospectus. We are confident you will find your time with us rewarding, productive and enjoyable.