MSc Human Resource Management Masters Stage

The MSc Human Resource Management (Masters Stage) at the University of Gloucestershire is a specialised programme designed for individuals aiming to advance into leadership roles within the human resources field. It’s a full-time short (6 months) top-up. This course focuses on integrating human resource management strategies with practical, primarily through completing a dissertation supported by research methods workshops.

This Master's Stage Award is perfect for those who already hold Graduate Membership (similar to a Postgraduate Diploma) from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or who have shown they have the necessary knowledge to start the Master's stage directly. Whether you've worked in Human Resource Management (HRM) or Human Resource Development (HRD) for a while or are new to these fields and want to move into more senior management roles, this award offers the practical techniques and academic understanding you need to support your career.

On this course, you'll learn from experienced, helpful lecturers in small classes, and all your assessments will be based on coursework. You'll study in the UoG’s newly-built Business School at the OXstalls Campus in Gloucester, where you'll gain practical knowledge and skills from lecturers who are working business professionals. This programme prepares you for senior management roles that require strategic thinking and leadership, such as Human Resources Directors.

The University of Gloucestershire is a modern, career-focused institution in Cheltenham and Gloucester, UK, offering a wide range of programmes in Business, Arts, Sciences, Education, and Health. It has built a reputation for hands-on learning, strong industry links, and high graduate employability. The university also provides students with opportunities for internships, placements, and real-world projects, ensuring they gain practical experience alongside their studies.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates need to have passed a relevant Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources, Management, or Development, or hold a CIPD PDS, PQS, or PAC award.

English Proficiency

• International students generally need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in the writing section and 5.5 in the other areas, or a similar qualification.

The tuition fee for the Full-time Short (6 months) top-up course at the University of Gloucestershire is valued at £5,980 for international students.

International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. New, international self-funded students studying on-campus starting in the academic year 2025/26 may be eligible to win one of UoG’s scholarship packages, such as Global Scholarship capped at £1,500 in the first year, Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship valued at £5,000, Sports Global Excellence Scholarship capped at £7,500, and the Progression Partner Scholarship valued at £5,000.

Graduates of the MSc Human Resource Management (Master’s Stage) at the UoG are well-positioned to function in job roles such as:

• HR Manager
• HR Business Partner
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Learning and Development Manager
• Diversity and Inclusion Manager
• HR Director
• HR Consultant
• Organisational Development Specialist

Candidates need to go through UCAS. Find out how we can expedite this process by contacting one of our trained counsellors today!