University of Bradford
MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accreditation)

Bradford, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

12 up to

27 months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MSc Human Resource Management (CIPD Accreditation) offers a comprehensive understanding of human resource practices through a CIPD-accredited curriculum. This program is designed to prepare you for the challenges of HR in diverse environments, emphasizing practical application and strategic thinking. You'll engage in research, consultancy projects, and case studies that enhance your skills in managing people effectively.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue roles in various sectors, including HR management, talent acquisition, and organizational development. Opportunities may also encompass positions such as HR consultant, employee relations manager, or learning and development specialist. This degree equips you with the skills to advance your career in human resources.

This dual-award program is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), giving full exemption against their Level 7 Advanced Diploma in HRM.

It will prepare you for a senior leadership position in HR, giving you the tools you need to distinguish yourself from the competition and the expertise needed to shape the HR agenda in any sector.

You’ll gain insights into the activities, functions, and environment of an organization, and how HR functions can make a key contribution to its success.

The program will give you a comprehensive grounding in the core disciplines of HR practice, including:

Leading
Developing and managing people
Employee relations
Employment law

On successful completion, you will automatically gain an associate level of CIPD professional membership which will entitle you to use ‘Associate CIPD’ after your name. This will demonstrate your professional credibility to future employers in an increasingly competitive global graduate labor market. All students are required to join the CIPD as a student member within one month of commencing the course, and for successful graduates, the CIPD joining fee and first-year membership fee are paid by the University as an additional benefit for our students.

As a member of the CIPD, you will have the ability to attend local events, have opportunities to network with senior professionals and executives, and access various training and development activities.

The program can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. Students with a PG Diploma in a Human Resources discipline from another approved institution can top-up to the Master's level by undertaking the Dissertation module on a part-time basis; CIPD professional membership is not available on this award.

Career support

We visit the CIPD conference and exhibition every year. We also arrange several visits to businesses and invite external speakers to talk to students/give guest lectures. Lecturers are always on hand to offer advice and support for student and alumni career development.

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programs, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career Booster

While studying at the Faculty of Management, Law, and Social Sciences, you will have the opportunity to participate in our distinctive career booster program throughout your course. The program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organizations. The Career Booster Programme offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

In addition, the program will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication, and many other skills employers seek.

Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your professional development.

Career prospects

Our HRM graduates – aware of the complex nature of people management and regulation – will be able to demonstrate the value of being able to handle employees well in the modern working environment.

Career opportunities exist in human resources, recruitment, and general management.

Among the organizations recently to have employed our graduates are Asda, Horton Housing, and even the University of Bradford.