MSc Human Resource Management at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The CIPD-accredited MSc Human Resource Management teaches key HRM concepts and practices alongside practical skills in change, employment relations, HR analytics, recruitment, performance management and diversity and inclusion. It suits those deepening HR knowledge or with no previous HR experience.

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 covers core HRM concepts, practical HR skills and business context; semester 2 offers specialist HR options; the final three months are a consultancy case study acting as an HR consultant to fictional companies. Includes the Flying Start Leadership Programme module and is taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations and case studies.

Career pathways

Roles such as HR manager, HR business partner, talent acquisition specialist, training and development manager and HR consultant, in central and local government and corporations such as NatWest Group.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening, 22 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,750 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months

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