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MA Human Resource Management at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MA Human Resource Management prepares students for strategic HR roles through research-informed teaching and practical skills development, with an optional placement year.

Faculty: Plymouth Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time (optional placement year available)  |  Intake: September or January  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Ethical Resourcing, People Management Strategies in Context, Employment Relations and Employment Law, Delivering Change in a Contemporary Workplace, a Capstone Project and an optional Master's End of Programme Placement.

Career pathways

An optional placement year offers experience with organisations across finance, consulting, technology, marketing and multinational business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent. Other qualifications with substantial experience in an appropriate field may be considered, and non-standard applications are considered case by case. Application includes qualification evidence, personal statement of about 250-400 words, CV and proof of sponsorship if applicable. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

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

Intake: September or January

Duration: 1 year

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