Human Resource Management (MSc)

Entry requirements

Accreditated by: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

This course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification is required.

Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development.

Applications are welcome from those in work and seeking continuing professional development.

Entry will also be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be an academic reference).

English language requirements

Months of entry

September

Course content

With our Human Resources Management MSc you’ll be prepared for a successful international career in a range of commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to Advanced Diploma knowledge standards.

You will build your professional HR knowledge while developing your core HR skills with:

• skills development workshops
• visits to organisations to examine their HR practice.

You will become a member of the Chartered Association of Personnel and Development, the premier HR professional body, and you will:

• attend the Oxford CIPD monthly meetings
• receive briefings on the latest HR developments, including local and global employers.

While studying you'll have opportunities to apply for internships or volunteering roles. Past students have found placements with HR teams at Blenheim Palace and Oxfam.

Information for international students

Pathways courses for international and EU students

Fees and funding

• Funding for Postgraduate students from the UK and EU.
• Funding for Postgraduate students from outside the EU.