MSc Human Resource Management
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Human Resource Management at Heriot-Watt University is put together to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in Human Resources Management (HRM). In this course, you will learn sustainable and socially responsible approaches to managing people. You’ll also understand the important ideas that influence how organisations work today.
This programme focuses on real-life problems and lets you choose special topics through optional classes and a personal research project. You will also develop important skills like communication, presentation, and data analysis that employers look for.
The MSc Human Resource Management at Heriot-Watt University is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which means it meets high standards. It prepares you for both strategic and day-to-day HR jobs in different industries.
Key highlights
- Explores HRM's wider social benefits, including inclusion for marginalised people
- Examines how HRM reduces work-related illness and disability burdens
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching Scholarships Programme
Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).
Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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Staff Scholarships
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The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)
The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.
Up to £1,900
Careers this course leads to
- HR Manager
- HR Business Partner
- Learning and Development Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Employee Relations Specialist
- HR Consultant
Career opportunities
Below are some of the career options you have with an MSc in Human Resource Management from Heriot-Watt University:
- HR Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- HR Consultant
Cost of study
The 2025/2026 intake tuition fee to study an MSc in Human Resource Management at Heriot-Watt University is £24,176.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application platform. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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