People Management, MSc/PGDip/PGCert at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MSc People Management is a one-year in-person course at the Preston Campus (full-time or part-time), accredited by the CIPD, leading to a master's degree and CIPD Level 7 Associate Membership. It covers people strategy, organisational culture, inclusion and future-focused people practices.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 1 year | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Managing People, People and Culture, Future Leaders Challenge, Learning without Limits and the Impact Project, using case studies, consultancy activity and applied research.

Career pathways

People management practitioner, human resource manager, learning and development specialist, employee relations manager, performance and talent manager, HR consultant or business partner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree at Honours level at 2:2 or above in a related discipline. Candidates with professional qualifications or work experience are considered case by case and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 or equivalent. Applicants joining with an L7 Postgraduate Diploma must take 120 credits. Ghanaian applicants may enter with a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters) or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, with IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 as the standard English route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year

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