University of Edinburgh MSc Human Resource Management

University of Edinburgh MSc Human Resource Management is a postgraduate HR programme focused on the theoretical and practical frameworks needed to manage employees and people practices in business organisations.

For UCO Business users, this programme is most relevant to the Human Resources pathway, with links to HR Management, Employment Relations, Learning & Development, Talent Management and Organisational Behaviour.

The programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, supporting professional development in HR and people management.

Applicants must meet the University of Edinburgh Business School entry requirements for MSc Human Resource Management.

The application process requires a completed online application and supporting documents, including a personal statement and one academic or professional reference.

Applicants should provide academic documents and any required English-language evidence according to the Business School application process.

IELTS Academic requirement: 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.

TOEFL iBT, including Home Edition, before 21 January 2026: 100 overall with at least 20 in each component. TOEFL MyBest Score is not accepted.

Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency requirement: 185 overall with at least 169 in each component.

Oxford ELLT requirement: 8 overall with at least 6 in each component.

English-language tests must normally be no more than two years old on the first day of the month in which the programme starts.