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MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accreditation) at University of Bradford

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This programme incorporates the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Profession Map, giving full exemption from their Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management and CIPD Associate membership. It will prepare you for a senior leadership position in human resources (HR), giving you the tools you need to distinguish yourself from the competition and the expertise needed to shape the HR agenda in any sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Management  |  Duration: September start - 12 months January start - 14 months full-time; September start - 24 months January start - 27 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): International Masters Summer School (Attendance). First year (core): HRM in Context, Developing Skills for Business Leadership, Employee Relations, Human Resource Development, Leading and Managing Change in Organisations, Employment Law, Dissertation (MSc HRM), Business Data Analytics.

Career pathways

Our HRM graduates – aware of the complex nature of people management and regulation – will be able to demonstrate the value of being able to handle employees well in the modern working environment. Career opportunities exist in human resources, recruitment and general management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must have a degree (not necessarily in business and management) from an approved university. The usual entry requirement is: a UK 2:2 degree or its equivalent in any discipline from an approved higher education institution. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be eligible if supported with appropriate practical experience. Further guidance can be found in our international section. Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience. English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,134 for the whole programme (2027/28). full-time; period not specified Source

International applicants: GBP 15,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). full-time; period not specified Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: September start - 12 months January start - 14 months full-time; September start - 24 months January

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