MSc Human Resource Management (Masters Stage) at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

You’ll focus on integrating human resource management from strategy to application – which you’ll explore through a Dissertation and Supporting Research Methods workshops. Our Master’s Stage Award is ideal if you already have a Graduate Membership (Postgraduate Diploma equivalent) from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – or you’ve demonstrated the knowledge requirements to gain direct entry to the Master’s stage.

Faculty: School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences | Department: Business | Duration: Full-time Short (6 months) top-up; 1 year part-time top-up | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January 2027; April 2027; September 2027; January 2028; April 2028; September 2028; January 2029 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: Dissertation (HR).

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared for roles that require strategic oversight and senior management capabilities, including positions like HR Directors.

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Entry requirements

Human Resource Management Masters Stage To study MSc Masters Stage you will need: A pass in a relevant Post Graduate Diploma HR/M/D, or possess CIPD PDS/PQS or PAC award IELTS 6.5 (6.0 writing, 5.5 all other components) EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,825 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for the full-time option. Source

International applicants: GBP 6,175 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for the full-time option. Source

Intake: January 2027; April 2027; September 2027; January 2028; April 2028; September 2028; January 2029

Duration: Full-time Short (6 months) top-up; 1 year part-time top-up

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