Human Resource Management, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

Managing people – an organisation’s most valuable and often most costly resource - has for a long time been a key business challenge. Changing economic, financial, demographic, and political landscapes mean that the constitution of effective human resource management and how it may best be practiced is constantly evolving. 

Recent developments indicate clearly that the portfolio of HRM responsibilities within organisations is growing with the need for employee engagement with broader policies such as corporate social responsibility or work-life balance.

The MSc in Human Resource Management from The University of Edinburgh has been designed to provide a combination of courses that will enable the professional development of future HR managers. 

Learning outcomes

Students who undertake this programme will:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of key terms, theories/concepts and practices within the field of HRM.
  • Demonstrate competence in Development and Problem-Solving in the area of HR Management
  • Provide innovative solutions to problems in the fields of HRM.
  • Be able to identify and appreciate the significance of ethical issues in HRM.

Programme Structure

    Learning will primarily be through lectures, set reading, class discussions, exercises, group-work assignments, problem solving in tutorials and case studies. Assessment methods include examinations, assignments, presentations or continuous assessment. 

    Detailed Programme Facts

    English Language Requirements

    You only need to take one of these language tests:

    • Minimum required score:

      100

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    • Minimum required score:

      7

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    • Minimum required score (Grade C):

      185

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    • Minimum required score:

      67

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    Academic Requirements

    You need the following GPA score:

    Required score: Upper Second Class

    Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

    Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

    Academic requirements

    You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree from a good university in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

    • An undergraduate degree in any subject is normally required.
    • Candidates must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.

    Supporting your application

    Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. 

    Tuition Fee

    • International

      22596 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the original amount of 22600 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.

    • EU/EEA

      13800 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the original amount of 13800 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
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    Living costs for Edinburgh

    • 725 - 1170 GBP/month
      Living Costs

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

    • Business School scholarships

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