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Human Resource Management

The Open University UK
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Resource Management at The Open University UK is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The human resource professional
  2. Human resource management in context
  3. Managing research in the workplace
  4. Employment relations and employee engagement
  5. Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring
  6. Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university, or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree, to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission.

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details.

You will need to be able to draw on experience of working in or with organisations. This experience can be drawn from a wide range of situations such as employment in public and private sector organisations and in self-employed or voluntary roles.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The Open University UK 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 The Open University UK

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The Open University UK

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date Nov, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months