MSc Human Resource Management

The MSc Human Resource Management  at the University of South Wales provides students with advanced knowledge and skills to effectively manage people in the workplace. The course focuses on important areas like leadership, managing talent from around the world, training and development, performance management, and employee relations. This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which means it meets industry standards and helps students gain recognition in the HR field.

Students benefit from a hands-on curriculum that includes modules like HRM and Strategy in a Business Context, Business Research Report, and Global Talent Management. The programme also helps students build critical thinking and leadership skills, allowing them to create effective HR strategies.  

This Master's programme is available as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time option, with start dates in September and February. Graduates are ready for successful careers in HR management with the skills needed to help organisations thrive.

The University of South Wales (USW) has campuses located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. It was created in 2013 when the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport combined. USW plans to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and is ranked 23rd in the UK in the People & Planet University League for 2024/25.

USW is known for being inclusive, recognised as a University of Sanctuary that helps refugees and asylum seekers. It is also one of the best universities in Wales, ranking 11th in the UK for supporting new businesses started by graduates. Furthermore, USW was named Cyber University of the Year for four years in a row, from 2019 to 2022.

• In certain cases, applicants with three or more years of relevant managerial experience will be accepted.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have at least a UK 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent international qualification.

English Proficiency:

• International candidates whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each skill area. They can also use equivalent scores from TOEFL.

International students enrolling in the University of South Wales MSc Human Resource Management programme for the 2025/26 academic year will pay the tuition fee of £16,900. Please keep in mind that this fee may be updated annually.

The University of South Wales offers various scholarships to assist international students with tuition fees and living expenses. One of these aid options is the International Office Scholarships, which provide undergraduates with up to £1,500 and postgraduates with up to £2,000.

For international students who have completed a top-up degree at USW and are self-funding, a Progression Fee Discount of £6,000 may be available for those advancing to a master’s programme. There are also Chancellor's International Development Scholarships, which provide £2,500 for students from certain countries for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

With an MSc Human Resource Management degree from the University of South Wales, graduates gain the skills needed to pursue the following career paths: 

• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Organisational Development Consultant
• Payroll Specialist
• HR Manager
• HR Consultant
• Recruitment Specialist

Candidates who wish to enrol in this course can use the university's online form to submit their applications. Those who have questions or need support can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.