MSc Strategic People Management at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Develop your existing HR skills and knowledge as you grow your leadership and management skills. Graduates meet the requirements for CIPD HR Professional Map at Advanced Level 7. If you're an experienced or aspiring people professional who wants to develop the specialist skills to lead people strategy in today's complex business environment, this MSc Strategic People Management course is for you.

Duration: 5 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduate roles include You'll be prepared to lead people and organisations., Human Resource Director, Human Resource Manager, People Director, Chief People Officer, Learning and Development Director, Organisation Development Director, General management and HR roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,870 a year (2026/27). Years 1 - 4: £1,870 per year (may be subject to annual increase) Source

International applicants: GBP 3,100 a year (2026/27). Years 1 - 4: £3,100 per year (may be subject to annual increase) Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-strategic-people-management

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