This full-time Masters in International Human Resource Management will help you develop the skills needed to tackle multinational HR challenges in a way that balances growth with workplace inclusivity.
These entry requirements are for the 2026/27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year will be published on 01 July 2026.
Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
Important points to note when applying for this programme
Academic requirements
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
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Semester 1
September–December
Compulsory courses
Core Competencies for HR Professionals
International HRM Policies and Practices
Organisational Behaviour
Reward Management
Semester 2
January–May
Compulsory courses
Methods of Research in HRM
Multinational Enterprises and Comparative Employment Relations
Option courses (Group 1)*
Choose 1 or 2
Emerging Market MNCs: Internationalisation and HRM
Global Diversity and Equality Management
Option courses (Group 2)*
Choose 0 or 1
HR/People Analytics
Performance Management
Please Note: Some courses have co-requisites.
Summer
May–August
Dissertation
Details of the Dissertation
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