MSc MSc Human Resource Management (Top-up)

The MSc in HRM (Blended) Top-up is a nine-month programme which aims to develop knowledge, competencies and professional skills that help learners address the challenges facing modern organisations. It is solely focused on the completion of a Masters dissertation, allowing you time to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise around research methods and your dissertation topic. The programme underlines the importance of practice-based learning and research by enabling you to investigate an HR issue that is located in a real work situation. Edinburgh Napier University has been supporting students to undertake the MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) for over 25 years. During that time the University has received commendations of good practice from the UK professional body, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), for their innovative and rigorous approach to design and delivery of the dissertation. We had an 81% overall satisfaction rate for Human Resource Management (National Student Survey, 2025). Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information. If you have a query or would like to apply for this programme please contact Dr Lesley McLean (Programme Leader) via email, in the first instance.

What are the entry requirements for Human Resource Management Top-Up (Blended)? • Entry with a postgraduate diploma If you have successfully completed a postgraduate diploma, in a relevant discipline, equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF level 11 you may be able to enter this programme with 120 credits of recognised prior learning. This will enable you to complete the programme by successfully achieving 60 credits at SCQF level 11 of which a minimum of 40 credits must be achieved by completing a dissertation or final project. • Entry with a CIPD Advanced Level Diploma in Human Resource Management If you successfully completed a CIPD accredited Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management, equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF level 11 you may be able to enter this programme with 120 credits of recognised prior learning. • Entry with current Chartered Fellow status of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) If you have successfully achieved Chartered Fellow level, and can dem

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: £3,715

UK students: £3,585

UK/Home: £3,585

International: £3,715

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• Edinburgh, United Kingdom