Overview

This Human Resource Management programme at Durham University provides you with the skills and knowledge to achieve a successful career in HR and does not require you to have any background experience in business or in management.

As well as a core module in HR management, you will also cover a wide range of contemporary commercial subjects. These include business strategy, business economics and accounting, individual behaviour in an organisation, employee relations and themes in work and society.

Career opportunities

Our postgraduate programmes with a focus on employability fully equip you with the skills and industry insight to embark on a successful and rewarding business career.

The knowledge and understanding you develop reflect the Department’s values of sustainability, wellbeing and equality of opportunity across the globe.

You gain a combination of analytical and practical skills that employers value, such as independent thinking and problem-solving, and are able to enhance your people skills that are essential in business and much sought after by employers.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Economics and Accounting

Employee Relations

Human Resource Management

Organisational Behaviour

Strategy

Work and Society.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

Applicants needing a student visa must submit postgraduate applications by end July, while those not requiring a visa must apply by end August.

Language

English

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80

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Human Resource Management Risk Management View 218 other Masters in Human Resource Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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80

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree

Masters in Management programmes are intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in business or management is necessary. For example, in the past we have had graduates from a diverse range of degrees such as Music, Anthropology, Medicine and Geography. Business and Management undergraduate students may find some content overlaps with their first degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32500 GBP / year

≈ 32500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU students £32,500 per year

Island students £15,000 per year
The fees for this academic year have not been confirmed yet.

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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