Program Overview

MSc Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Overview

People are at the heart of any organisation. The ability to engage and develop human talent and understand the changing world of work is more essential than ever for HR and business leaders. This Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) accredited course will provide you with the essential knowledge, skills and expertise for your future career journey.

Entry Requirements

• We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
• We particularly welcome applications from institutions of high ranking and repute.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
• Duration: 1 year
• Full-time: Y
• Part-time: N
• Full-time distance learning: N
• Part-time distance learning: N

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £17,750
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £30,750

Additional Expenses

• If you wish to become a student member of the CIPD then visit the CIPD website for further information.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.
• Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Alliance MBS Masters Scholarships for UK/EU/International students
• Read about available scholarships and funding.

Related Courses

• International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations MSc (1 year)

Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Business and Management
• Human Resources

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