- Level
- Master Degree
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The University of Huddersfield offers the MA Human Resource Management, a CIPD-aligned programme developing expertise in talent management, employment law and organisational development for senior HR careers in global corporations. This 1-year Master's programme is based at the university's state-of-the-art Queensgate Campus in Huddersfield, England. The annual international tuition fee is £17,600.
Why Study at University of Huddersfield?
- TEF Gold Award: Recognised for outstanding teaching quality by the UK government's Teaching Excellence Framework.
- Top 10 for Student Satisfaction: Consistently ranked among the highest in the UK for student experience and support.
- Industry-Connected Campus: Strong ties with global employers through placements, live projects and employer-in-residence programmes.
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: A vibrant, affordable town in the heart of England with excellent transport links to Leeds, Manchester and London.
- Post-Study Work Visa: Graduates can stay and work in the UK for 2 years (3 years for PhD) on a Graduate Route visa.
What You Will Learn
- Strategic human resource management and SHRM frameworks
- Talent acquisition, employer branding and selection
- Learning and development (L&D) and training design
- Employment law, UK and international labour standards
- Employee relations, collective bargaining and conflict resolution
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)
- HR analytics, people data and HRIS systems
- Organisational behaviour and change management
- Performance management and reward strategy
- Dissertation in HRM or organisational development
Career Opportunities After Graduation
- HR Manager / Business Partner
- Talent Acquisition Lead
- L&D Manager
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- DEIB Consultant
- HR Analytics Specialist
- CHRO (pathway)
Why Indian Students Choose This Programme
- Direct Eligibility: Graduates from any UGC-recognised Indian university with 60%+ aggregate are directly eligible.
- Study Gap Accepted: Up to 5 years of study gap after graduation is accepted.
- Backlogs Accepted: Up to 10 backlogs/arrears accepted (all cleared at time of application).
- UK Graduate Route Visa: Work in the UK for 2 years after graduation without a separate work permit.
- Strong ROI: Average UK salaries in this field range from £28,000–£55,000, offering excellent return on investment.
- Indian Community: Huddersfield has a well-established Indian community, making the transition comfortable for Indian students.
With excellent student support services, an affordable cost of living in Huddersfield, and a strong international alumni network, the MA Human Resource Management at University of Huddersfield is an excellent choice for ambitious Indian students.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements for Indian Students – Master's Programme:
- Academic Qualification: 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised Indian university with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA on 10-point scale. Relevant subject background preferred (see programme-specific notes below).
- English Language Requirements (any one):
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: 90 or above
- PTE Academic: 62 or above
- Duolingo English Test: 110 or above
- English Exam Waiver: Students who completed their graduation with English as medium of instruction can apply for waiver with MOI certificate.
- Work Experience: Not mandatory for most programmes; however, relevant work experience strengthens the application.
- Study Gap: Up to 5 years of gap accepted after graduation.
- Backlogs/Arrears: Up to 10 backlogs accepted (all must be cleared).
- CIPD Affiliation: This programme is aligned with CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) standards, valued by HR employers globally.
Documents Required (Indian Students):
- Valid Indian Passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
- All Bachelor's Degree Semester Marksheets & Provisional/Final Degree Certificate
- MOI (Medium of Instruction) Certificate from Bachelor's college
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) – 600 to 800 words
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (LOR) – from professors or employer
- Updated CV / Resume (highlighting academic & professional background)
- Bank Statement showing minimum £25,000 (approx. ₹26–28 Lakhs) or education loan sanction letter
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scorecard (or MOI for waiver)
- Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Visa: UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) required. University of Huddersfield is a licensed Tier 4 sponsor. No application fee.
English requirements
✓ MOI waiver: if your degree was taught in English, you may skip the test with a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. Ask us to confirm.
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities include:
- HR Manager
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Organisational Development Consultant
- Training and Development Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- CHRO
About University of Huddersfield
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- Reference No.
- 10007164
