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PostgraduateMSc

Human Resource Management (International Development)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,500Per Year (Intl)
£15,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) offers a practical and critical exploration of how human resource strategies can drive sustainable development and organisational effectiveness; particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Designed for those working or aspiring to work in HR roles in the Global South, this course provides a deep understanding of the philosophy, values, and practices that underpin effective people management in diverse and often challenging development contexts. You’ll examine how global trends in HRM intersect with local realities, such as labo... 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 in Development Contexts
Labour Market Dynamics and Employment Policy
Organisational Change and Institutional Development
Recruitment
Retention and Talent Management
Performance Management and Employee Engagement
Cross-Cultural HRM and Diversity in Practice
Research Methods for Development Professionals
International HRM Dissertation or Major Project
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

£31,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£31,500

Home Student Fee

£15,200

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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