Overview

The International Human Resource Management MSc degree from the University of Reading will prepare you to work as Human Resource Management (HRM) professionals or people managers within international organisations. You will receive grounding in international HRM, focusing on its development into a strategic function within global organisations.

Key facts

You will develop an awareness of the various elements of HRM practice, notably training and development, recruitment and selection, talent management and performance management. You are required to complete a research-based project in the summer term.

Gain an understanding of the development of HRM into a strategic function and the growth of International HRM
With an emphasis on relevance and employability you will develop an awareness of the various elements of human resource management practice
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), AACSB and EQUIS, thus providing a route to CIPD membership
Benefit from having professional guest speakers and study trips to put theories into practice
Tailor the programme to suit your needs through a selection of optional modules
Scholarships are available for outstanding candidates

Career opportunities:

Our International Human Resource Management graduates follow a variety of paths upon graduation. Some enter (or return to) traditional HRM roles with the benefit of CIPD membership. Typical career paths include roles in learning and development or recruitment. The programme is relevant to you if you are seeking senior managerial positions in international organisations with responsibility for the management of people.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Resource Management
International Strategic Management
Designing Organisations
Study and Research Skills: Sources, Methods, and Practice
Managing People and Organisations
Comparative Human Resource Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Full transcripts of all degree programmes taken. If these are not in English, a certified translation into English is required.

An English language certificate (for example IELTS or TOEFL)

Contact details for two academic/professional references.

Statement of purpose.

A copy of your passport (for international students).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27100 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14850 GBP / year

≈ 14850 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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

Funding

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