MSc Human Resource Management at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A CIPD-accredited postgraduate programme in human resource management, delivered online by experienced HR practitioners. Both the PgDip and MSc are accredited at advanced level and give Associate Membership of the CIPD on successful completion. Suitable for new graduates and those already working in people management.

Duration: Part time: 2.5-4.5 years; Part time modular: 10 weeks | Intake: January; September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert core modules are Managing and developing the human resource and Managing in the global network, plus one option. The PgDip adds Employment law and Employee relations plus an option. The MSc adds Research for business and an Applied research project.

Career pathways

HR professional and people management roles across private, public and third sector organisations; eligibility for Associate Membership of the CIPD, with a route to Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow for those working at managerial or strategic level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or above, or successful completion of the CIPD Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Practice plus relevant professional experience. Recognised international equivalents are accepted, and applicants with relevant professional experience are considered individually. International applicants (online from overseas or on campus): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0, or an approved equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a Scottish term-time address; full masters (6 modules plus dissertation, 180 credits) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters (180 credits), studying online from the home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: Part time: 2.5-4.5 years; Part time modular: 10 weeks

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