Program Overview
The Human Resource Management and Consulting at University of Bath is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Resource Management and Consulting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Resource Management and Consulting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Economics
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Consulting: Context, Theory and Practice
- Evidence-based HRM and Consultancy
- Methods of Management Research
- Leading and Managing Change
- Organisation Development Consulting
- Project Management
- Strategy and HRM
- Managing Strategic Partnerships
- International Dimensions of Organisational Behaviour
- Strategies for Sustainability
- Global Governance and Accountability
- Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates for this postgraduate management programme should have a good undergraduate degree in business/ management (2:1 or above or its international equivalent). Other degrees with significant business/ management components or in a social science subject may also be considered.
- The MSc in Human Resource Management and Consulting programme is open to graduates who currently have little or no business experience.
Entry Requirements for International students
Please see the International Office website for details of entry requirements based on qualifications from your country.
In addition, all non-native speakers of English are required to have passed an English language test as follows:
- IELTS with a grade of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 for any of the four parts (listening, reading, writing, speaking);
If English is not your first language but you have completed the whole of your undergraduate studies in the UK, you are exempt from IELTS requirements.
English proficiencyIf your English proficiency falls below our minimum entry requirement, you are invited to explore Pre-Sessional Management courses (academic skills and English language) available from the University of Bath Academic Skills Centre with entry points in October, January, April and July. If you have achieved IELTS 6.5 or above, you may be eligible for a combined offer of admission. A combined offer means PSM5 (a 5 week Pre-MSc course) is combined with your MSc, making a thirteen month course.
Please contact the MSc Admissions office if you have any queries. Please note these requirements are in line with the UKBA guidelines and may be subject to change at any time. Please continue to check the website. IELTS results must have been achieved within the last two years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bath
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Bath, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 31 August 2026
- Start Date for 2023
- Language English
- Duration 12 months