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Human Resource Management (Taught)

  • MSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Postgraduate
Boldrewood Campus
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Course summary

Embark on a successful career in human resource management globally with this CIPD accredited MSc. You’ll explore both operational and strategic visions and learn about current debates and issues in the HR landscape.

What distinguishes our programme? An analytical, evidence-driven approach paired with a global viewpoint, giving you a unique edge over other UK courses.

Enjoy the privilege of student membership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) during your study, advancing to a CIPD Associate Member status upon graduation.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website.

Assessment method

Assessments methods may include exams, individual coursework, group assignments, reflective reports and your dissertation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Boldrewood Campus

Study options

  • MSc • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in any of the following subjects, engineering, humanities, business, maths, physical sciences, information systems, management, social sciences and lanugages (includes Business English, English, International Business, Chinese Lang/Lit). Please check our website for subjects that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

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