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PostgraduateMSc

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,300Per Year (Intl)
£18,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. People are at the heart of workplaces. Managing and developing them is essential to help organisations achieve their goals, and support employees to thrive and lead meaningful working lives. - Develop up-to-date knowledge of the theoretical foundations and real-world practice of human resource management and industrial relations, both in the UK and internationally including the impact of AI and digitalisation on the world of work. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Human Resource Management
Employment Relations and Labour Law
Organisational Behaviour and Change Management
Human Resource Development and Learning
Contemporary Issues in Work and Employment
Research Methods for Business and Management
Digital Transformation and Future of Work
International HRM and Comparative Employment Systems
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£32,300

Home Student Fee

£18,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
3%Studying
8%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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