MSc Human Resource Management

The MSc Human Resource Management at Aston University, Birmingham, is a one-year, full-time course for individuals from all disciplines. It covers the knowledge and skills necessary to manage human resources effectively.

During this course, you will explore the relationship between business development and proper human resource management. You will understand everything from recruiting new employees and retaining the existing ones to creating a conducive working environment and employment laws. Upon graduation, you will have developed leadership and management skills in addition to the practical skills of an HR practitioner.

Delivered by a team of expert academics, the course employs a teaching method that combines theory with practical learning. However, more emphasis is laid on hands-on learning through practical workshops and a dissertation where students carry out independent projects on a human resource topic.

This ensures that you can put knowledge into practice independently and gives you a competitive advantage in the real world. For this course, you will be assessed through several methods, such as coursework, poster design, presentations, and group work, on projects that may be real or fictitious business scenarios.

Aston University was established in Birmingham, England, in 1895. The university offers programmes in technology, health sciences, and engineering, and it specialises in business education.

Due to its strong industry connections, excellent educational standards, and graduate employment prospects, it has continuously placed highly in UK university league tables since its founding. Its international student body further makes it an excellent option for anyone wishing to study in the UK.

These are the standard entry requirements to study MSc Human Resources Management at Aston University, Birmingham:

You will need to submit a professional reference (for working applicants), an academic reference (for current students or recent graduates), an up-to-date official academic transcript of your university grades, and a completed application form.

Grade Requirements

• You should have at least a 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or an equivalent international degree recognised by Aston University.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Human Resource Management at Aston University, Birmingham, is £23,500 per year of study.

Aston University supports talented and hardworking students with several funding options, such as scholarships, bursaries, and others. An example is the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship, which grants eligible candidates up to £10,000.

With an MSc in Human Resource Management from Aston University, Birmingham, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Human Resource Development Manager  
• Learning and Development Specialist  
• Talent Management Consultant  
• Organisational Development Advisor  
• Training and Development Manager  
• Employee Relations Specialist

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.