MSc Human Resource Management (part-time) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

This two-year part-time programme is intended for HR professionals and line managers with people management or devolved HR responsibilities, allowing study alongside employment. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Department: Department of Work, Employment & Organisation | Duration: 24 months part-time (MSc/PgDip); 12 months part-time (MSc post-diploma) | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers HRM in a Business Context, Leading, Managing and Developing People and People Resourcing. Year 2 covers Employee Reward, Research Methods, Critical Issues in HRM, Contemporary Employment Relations and Business Skills, plus one elective (Labour and Diversity in a Global Context or Managing HR in Multinationals). The diploma stage ends with a management research report on an HR issue in the student's workplace.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree or equivalent, plus HR or management experience; other qualifications may be considered. Entry to the MSc (post-diploma) requires a PgDip in HRM from Strathclyde or an equivalent CIPD-approved qualification from another UK university; candidates with a CIPD-awarded advanced qualification may also be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,950 a year (2026/27). MSc year 1; MSc year 2 is £6,050; post-diploma top-up to MSc £2,400 Source

International applicants: GBP 7,500 a year (2026/27). MSc year 1; MSc year 2 is £12,000; post-diploma top-up to MSc £4,500 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 24 months part-time (MSc/PgDip); 12 months part-time (MSc post-diploma)

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