MA Human Resource Management at University of West London

Programme overview

This Masters in human resources is designed to meet the career development needs of human resource (HR) managers, advisers, administrators and managers wanting to transition into a people management career. You will benefit from the support of our highly qualified teaching staff, whose HR expertise cut across multiple sectors such as healthcare, SME, corporate and charity. Their knowledge is extensive, current and, most importantly, is transferred to you throughout the course.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 2 years part-time; 19 months extended masters; 15 months extended masters; 20 months enhanced extended masters; 19 months enhanced extended masters | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027, October 2026, June 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this Masters in human resource management (HRM) we will encourage you to take a critical perspective on current theory and practice. You will learn to analyse complex problems and come up with creative solutions, and you will develop the skills you need to conduct research on the latest issues in human resource management. You will learn through a number of methods. Modules include: Advanced Employment Law and Relations; People Resourcing and Talent Management; Personal Effectiveness and Leadership.

Career pathways

When you successfully complete the MA Human Resource Management course, you will be able to apply for individual Chartered Membership of the CIPD. This grade of membership is regarded as essential if you want to move into HR management and consultancy. Job roles include: human resources officer; office manager; occupational psychologist; training and development officer.

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Entry requirements

You should have: Graduated with a minimum of 2.2 from a UK university or equivalent OR. CIPD Level 5 qualifications – with a minimum of 2 years HR or management experience. If you don't hold a degree, a minimum of 5 years HR or management experience is required. Graduates without any HR or managerial experience and non-graduates with the above-specified experience will be assessed through a written piece of work and an interview at which they will be assessed on their ability to do the course. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience; IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027, October 2026, June 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 2 years part-time; 19 months extended masters; 15 months exte

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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