Management and International Human Resource Management MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A management degree specialising in human resources, covering the management of people, processes, systems and operations and global business challenges. It is a CIPD-accredited pathway of the Management MSc, and graduates from September 2024 gain CIPD Associate Membership. It is also accredited to the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Management and Leadership depending on modules taken.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business | Department: School of Business | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules align with the CIPD Profession Map, covering knowledge, skills and behaviours in people management, with emphasis on critiquing business and management theory and developing teamwork and presentation skills. Students complete an eight-week internship arranged by the School of Business and matched to their chosen industry.

Career pathways

Graduates work in businesses of all sizes across all sectors, and many start their own businesses. Recent graduate roles include trainee consultant (IT), marketing officer (FMCG), trainee manager (health sector), finance assistant (energy sector), management consultant and trainee accountant (financial services). Students choosing the HR option focus on recruitment, training and staff development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK Honours degree at third-class or above in any subject that has developed analytical and quantitative skills. International College Dundee offers an alternative route for applicants not meeting the grade requirement. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing and 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking; TOEFL iBT 80 overall (writing 19, listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20); PTE Academic UKVI 64 overall (writing 64, others 59); LanguageCert Academic 60; Trinity ISE II Merit. Nationals of some countries are exempt.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year. Fee year not stated on source. Same fee for Scotland, rest of UK and Republic of Ireland. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year. Fee year not stated on source. May rise each January by up to 5% or CPI, whichever is higher. Before scholarships. Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

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