MSc in Human Resource Management Postgraduate Programme By University of Bath School of Management |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

32,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop specialist knowledge of human resource management and learn how to manage people effectively in a changing world of work. You'll learn how to manage human resources in different organisational contexts, use people analytics and HR-related data, and develop strategies to attract, retain and support a healthy workforce.

You can tailor the course to your interests and career ambitions by selecting optional units. Topics available include employment law, management consulting, negotiation, project management, technology management, and analysing grand challenges in business and society.

In the summer, you can choose to complete either:

  • a dissertation,
  • a summer internship, or
  • a practice track, where you'll apply theory to a real business issue and gain practical experience working with an external client organisation.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the leading professional body for HR and people development.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Human Resource Management graduates from the class of 2024, 100% were employed or had accepted a job offer six months after completing the course, with 57% working in the UK.

Recent graduate employers include Amazon, ING, Barnett Waddingham, Menzies Aviation, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., P&O and the Central Public Tenders Agency of Kuwait. Graduates go on to careers in recruitment, human resources, administration, management and analyst roles across a range of sectors.

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to a careers adviser, customised career workshops, internship opportunities and specialist support for entrepreneurs and international students.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop specialist knowledge of human resource management and learn how to manage people effectively in a changing world of work. You'll learn how to manage human resources in different organisational contexts, use people analytics and HR-related data, and develop strategies to attract, retain and support a healthy workforce.

You can tailor the course to your interests and career ambitions by selecting optional units. Topics available include employment law, management consulting, negotiation, project management, technology management, and analysing grand challenges in business and society.

In the summer, you can choose to complete either:

  • a dissertation,
  • a summer internship, or
  • a practice track, where you'll apply theory to a real business issue and gain practical experience working with an external client organisation.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the leading professional body for HR and people development.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Human Resource Management graduates from the class of 2024, 100% were employed or had accepted a job offer six months after completing the course, with 57% working in the UK.

Recent graduate employers include Amazon, ING, Barnett Waddingham, Menzies Aviation, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., P&O and the Central Public Tenders Agency of Kuwait. Graduates go on to careers in recruitment, human resources, administration, management and analyst roles across a range of sectors.

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to a careers adviser, customised career workshops, internship opportunities and specialist support for entrepreneurs and international students.

Admission Requirements

90+
62+
176+
6.5+

2:2 to 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) undergraduate degree. Your degree can be in any discipline but must include an appropriate level of business, management, organisation or psychology content.

If you are a UK student and completed your undergraduate degree abroad, your qualification must be equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above.

30 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
19,250 GBP
International
32,300 GBP

Scholarships

Scholarship for Outstanding Individual (courses starting January 2027)

Scholarship for Outstanding Individual (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Scholarship for Academic Excellence (courses starting January 2027)

Scholarship for Academic Excellence (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Master's Worldwide Scholarships (courses starting January 2027)

Master's Worldwide Scholarships (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$6500

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Access Master’s UK Scholarship (courses starting January 2027)

Access Master’s UK Scholarship (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

MSc application deadlines Overseas: 30 June UK: 31 August Full-time MBA application deadlines Overseas/Europe: 31 July UK applications: 31 August
We offer a range of scholarships for our Masters and MBA programmes. To find out more visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/school-of-management-msc-funding-and-scholarships/ https://mba.bath.ac.uk/funding-and-scholarships/
We travel across the world to give you a chance to meet us and find out about our courses: Recruitment fairs and events (link to https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/school-of-managements-recruitment-fairs-and-international-visits/)
We regularly host both School and programme specific online events, creating opportunities to meet us and find out more about our MSc and MBA courses. To find out more about what’s coming up visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/?f.Department+or+group%7CX=School+of+Management
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