Program Overview
The Human Resource Management (PGDip) at University of Stirling 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 (PGDip) 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 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Stirling, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Resource Management (PGDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategic and Operational HRM in Context: introduces you to the foundational concepts and perspectives in HRM.
- Managing Organisations with an International Outlook: helps you appreciate the interactions between organisations and their global socio-economic context.
- Responsible Business in a Global Economy: encourages you to reflect on the role of business in society.
- Managing and Developing a Diverse Workforce: helps you understand the practical aspects of managing the challenging elements of diversity in the workforce.
- Comparative Employment Systems: provides you with knowledge of various employment systems and their economic, social and legal framework around the world.
- Research Methods: introduces you to the conceptual and practical skills needed to undertake a small research project in a relevant HRM topic.
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Current Challenges in HRM
- Managing in NGOs and the Third Sector
- Managing Change and People
- Developing an International Workforce
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You\xc2\x92ll need a minimum of a second class honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent qualification. However, you can still apply if you don\xc2\x92t have these formal qualifications, but bring significant work experience in a relevant area.
If you don\xc2\x92t meet the required criteria for this course, you can complete the Graduate Diploma in Business, Finance and Sport to gain a guaranteed entry onto this Master\'s degree.
English language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you must have one of these qualifications:
- IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component
- IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Stirling 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 Stirling
University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
University of Stirling is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months