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International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations

The University of Manchester
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #35
Tuition GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations at The University of Manchester 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 International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations 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. Comparative Industrial Relations*
  2. Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice*
  3. International Human Resource Management*
  4. International Labour Law and Regulation*
  5. Multinational and Comparative Employment Systems*
  6. Research Methods for Organisations*
  7. Employment Policy and Practice
  8. Human Resource Management: Context and Organisation*
  9. Industrial Relations
  10. Management of International Organisational Change*
  11. Organisation Development
  12. Human Reasource Management in Asia

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

They normally look for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours, or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. 

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester 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.