Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Business and Management Human Resource Management MSc/PgDip Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MSc/PgDip Human Resource Management UCAS code 1234 Duration MSc: Full-time 12 months, Part-time 24/30 months PgDip: Full-time 9 months, Part-time 21 months Entry year 2026 Campus Streatham Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements 2:2 degree. Contextual offers Why study MSc/PgDip Human Resource Management at Exeter? Gain a deep understanding of contemporary developments in this dynamic sector, whilst developing advanced skills to succeed in the global workplace Learn about all aspects of HRM practice including recruitment and selection, leadership and performance management, and approaches to HRM in an international context Take part in two three-day residential programmes where you’ll focus on developing practical HR skills and collaborating with your peers in an engaging environment beyond the classroom This Masters has been designed to map on to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD’s) advanced learning outcomes, providing you with the opportunity to complete these and become a member Complete a Postgraduate Diploma, leading to the CIPD accreditation, in just 9 months full-time as a stand-alone qualification, or take the MSc which contains the taught element of the Postgraduate Diploma and finishes with a dissertation Fast Track (current Exeter students) Open Days Get a prospectus Contact Programme Director: Stephen Taylor Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Top 10 for Business and Management 9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2026 Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Triple accredited Business School AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS Enhance your degree with Study Abroad opportunities Accreditations Accredited by: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) , Association of MBAs (AMBA), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Entry requirements A 2:2 degree or above with honours in any discipline.
Key Program Features
Why study MSc/PgDip Human Resource Management at Exeter?
- Gain a deep understanding of contemporary developments in this dynamic sector, whilst developing advanced skills to succeed in the global workplace
- Learn about all aspects of HRM practice including recruitment and selection, leadership and performance management, and approaches to HRM in an international context
- Take part in two three-day residential programmes where you’ll focus on developing practical HR skills and collaborating with your peers in an engaging environment beyond the classroom
- This Masters has been designed to map on to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD’s) advanced learning outcomes, providing you with the opportunity to complete these and become a member
- Complete a Postgraduate Diploma, leading to the CIPD accreditation, in just 9 months full-time as a stand-alone qualification, or take the MSc which contains the taught element of the Postgraduate Diploma and finishes with a dissertation
Career Opportunities
Careers
Preparing you for success
This Masters degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. We’ll prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge.
Develop employer-valued skills
Your Masters degree in HR Management will enable you to develop the professional and HR skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from day one of your career.
Our MSc / PgDip in HR Management will prepare you for a variety of roles. Coupled with the close relationship of the course content with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD's) advanced learning outcomes, you can further enhance your professional skills and employability. Covering all areas of HRM, the MSc route also enables you to develop a further career specialisation with targeted choice of your dissertation research project Careers paths This programme is ideal for those interested in developing a career in people management or allied professions such as recruitment and HR consultancy. Within HRM, you might choose a career as an HR Director or with a focus on: Learning & Development Resource & Talent Management Performance & Development Employment Relations Employment Law Organisational Development Recruitment Potential employers Potential employers include public and private sector organisations, multi-nationals, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations across all sectors of the economy and around the world. Further information can be found at: CIPD: New to HR and L&D Developing your skills and career prospects The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.
Program Curriculum
Course content
This programme is available for study in both full-time and part-time formats and students can complete either the 180 credit Masters programme or the 120 credit Diploma programme.
The Diploma programme contains all of the taught elements of the Masters programme and can be completed in 9 months full-time or 21 months part-time.
Students on the full-time MSc programme undertake the dissertation element of the programme between June and September or during the ten months following the completion of the taught element of the programme for part-time (30-months) students on the MSc programme.
Students on the part-time 24-month fast-track variant cover the same subjects and assessments as those on the longer standard programme. They do so, however, in a shorter, more concentrated time frame. This involves attending classes on two afternoons a week. It also involves attending classes on two afternoons a week for a period in the second term and starting to work on the dissertation a year earlier than those who are enrolled on the 30-month programme.
Students on the 30-month part-time variant will generally be taught on one afternoon a week.
MSc Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list . NB Students must achieve the postgraduate pass mark of 50% within each of these modules to be eligible for the CIPD accreditation at the end of their programme of study. Students may have up to 45 credits in the condonable range (40-50%) in order to still be eligible for the MSc but will not receive CIPD accreditation. Compulsory modules 120 credits of compulsory modules: Code Module Credits BEMM787 HR Strategy, Context and Performance 30 BEMM788 People Management, Skills and Behaviours 30 BEMM056 Masters Dissertation (HRM) [MSc only] 60 Optional modules 60 credits of optional modules: Code Module Credits HRM S1 optional modules 25-6 BEMM042 Resourcing and Talent Management 15 BEMM044 Human Resource Development (HRD) 15 BEMM046 Employment Law 15 BEMM059 International Human Resource Management 15 BEMM803 Reward Management 15 PGDip Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list . NB Students must achieve the postgraduate pass mark of 50% within each of these modules to be eligible for the CIPD accreditation at the end of their programme of study. Students may have up to 30 credits in the condonable range (40-50%) in order to still be eligible for the PgDip but will not receive CIPD accreditation. Compulsory modules 120 credits of compulsory modules: Code Module Credits BEMM787 HR Strategy, Context and Performance 30 BEMM788 People Management, Skills and Behaviours 30 BEMM057 Management Research Report 15 Optional modules 60 credits of optional modules: Code Module Credits BEMM042 Resourcing and Talent Management 15 BEMM044 Human Resource Development (HRD) 15 BEMM045 Employment Relations 15 BEMM046 Employment Law 15 BEMM059 International Human Resource Management 15 BEMM267 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Work 15 BEMM395 HR Analytics 15 BEMM803 Reward Management 15
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree or above with honours in any discipline. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.
If you would like to discuss your eligibility for the programme, please contact the Programme Director Dr Stephen Taylor .
Pre-Masters programme for international students The Graduate Diploma in Management run by the University of Exeter International Study Centre is a pre-Masters programme designed to enhance your subject knowledge, study skills and English ability. Successful completion of the Diploma (subject to achieving the specific grades of entry) gives students from overseas the skills needed for acceptance onto this Masters programme. Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements .
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,500/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
MSc - £ 18,600 full-time; £ 9,300 part-time
PgDip - £ 12,400 full-time; £6,200 part-time
International fees per year:
MSc - £ 31,000 full-time; £15,500 part-time
PgDip - £ 20,670 full-time; £10,335 part-time
Scholarships
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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University Profile- Start Date in 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)