International Human Resource Management MSc

Postgraduate
Conversion course

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Develop strategic skills to manage change, people, and key challenges—such as digitalisation, climate change, and evolving work patterns—and prepare yourself for a career in human resources.

Year of entry

2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

1 year full-time

Course code

CBLT013

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026

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Course overview

You'll find this course ideal if you're looking to pursue or develop your professional career in an international context. Whether you aim to work as a professional practitioner in human resource management (HRM) or as a people manager in diverse roles, this course could benefit you.

Gain essential international human resource management knowledge, covering staff motivation and the importance of leadership.
Develop HRM strategies for global business environments, focusing on how to best manage people within an organisation to ensure long-term business and organisational viability.
Enhance your professional competencies for effective people management.

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

Why you should study this course

Develop a global focus: prepare for an international career, focusing on the strategic role of HR professionals in managing global workplace challenges.
Future-proof skills: explore key topics like digitalisation, climate change, and evolving work patterns, gaining critical knowledge to navigate the future of work in a global context.
Align with the CIPD Profession Map: equip yourself with skills in line with internationally recognised HR standards and competencies.
Build strong industry links: Coventry University's strong links with employers offer networking opportunities and events through the Coventry and Warwickshire CIPD Branch.
Engage in diverse learning: participate in lectures, seminars, workshops, group projects and consultancy exercises to foster your global employability skills.

What you'll study

Modules

Resourcing for Sustainable Growth - 30 credits

Examine key aspects of resourcing and talent management from both a strategic and operational perspective. Assess the theory and practice of resourcing and talent management, considering ethical and professional viewpoints. Explore the implications of professional practice and provide opportunities for applied learning and reflection. Generate practical solutions to leverage talent for sustained performance and growth. Present your findings, respond to questions and reflect on your performance during the authentic assessment activity.

Compulsory

Global Employment Relations and HR Strategies - 30 credits

Develop a critical awareness of the cultural and institutional complexity of the management and development of human resources and employment relations in the international context. Reflect on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint and provide opportunities for applied learning. An oral examination will assess your research and subject knowledge and subsequently contribute to your continuous professional development.

Compulsory

Data Driven Performance Solutions - 30 credits

Examine data to drive performance solutions and enable predictive decisions. Evaluate the measurement, collection, storage, analysis and reporting of HR data. Conduct HR data analysis and propose digital solutions and apply analytics to support business strategies and make credible, evidence-based decisions.

Compulsory

Managing and Developing the Dynamic Organisation - 30 credits

Examine organisational responses to a complex and changing environment through strategic learning and development and organisational development approaches. Explore the effects of change management at individual, team and organisational levels and identify barriers. Simulate a consultancy project, developing key consultancy skills of problem diagnosis, client interaction and focused recommendations working as part of a consultancy team.

Compulsory

Research and Insights for Decision Making  - 30 credits

Postgraduate Project - 30 credits

Produce a research-based dissertation, consultancy project or business plan to demonstrate your ability to apply the knowledge and skills you've learnt during the course. Expand your skills in gathering, understanding, and critically evaluating literature, as well as applying planning processes to prepare for this significant project. Identify and justify a research proposal relevant to your course. Research, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate data and information to formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
presentations
group projects
workshops
practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

reports
tests
essays
exams
practical coursework
assignments
viva
presentations.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or demonstrable and appropriate work experience alongside relevant professional qualifications.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international pre-master's. Upon successful completion our International Pre-Master's - Business will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this postgraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or demonstrable and appropriate work experience alongside relevant professional qualifications.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£9,350	Not available
EU	£9,350 per year with EU Support Bursary £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£18,600	Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Our business simulation suite offers skill-based training that uses simulation games, role-play activities and scenario-based learning. It is an all-encompassing space for experimental business learning and training. Our open study spaces make it easy for students from different courses to share ideas and work together. There are also spaces if you need a quiet corner to get your head down and study on your own. 

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Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

demonstrate critical knowledge and systematic in-depth understanding, and evaluation of the conceptual and theoretical frameworks
assess the current and future internal and external economic, social, cultural, political environmental and technological contexts in which HR practitioners operate
apply critical knowledge and systematic in-depth understanding to make informed decisions and develop strategies and policies
examine, interpret and analyse HR data using a range of digital technologies to develop and provide impactful business insight
demonstrate professionalism and adopt relevant skills related to communication, teamwork, project planning, inclusivity, intercultural competence and leadership to apply creative and independent judgement to support responsible, ethical and sustainable decision-making
reflect on professional practice to assess the needs of individual continuous learning and development, identify areas for improvement, and develop goals and action plans to drive and monitor progress
undertake independent research to systematically investigate contemporary issues and logically develop and present practical and evidence-based recommendations.

Where our graduates work

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

Great British Nuclear
BNP Paribas
McKesson Lloyds Pharmacy
Coventry City Council
Hays Plc at Honeywell
Sage Publishing
JLR
Kraft Heinz Company
SATO Media- Canada
TUI
Amazon
Naresuan University Hong Kong
KPMG
Nigerian Bank
BBC.

How to apply

UK students

To apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online. Please read the entry criteria page before applying.

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For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.

+44 (0)24 7765 2222

ukadmissions@coventry.ac.uk

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International students

Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Please read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degrees view our International hub.

You can also download our international mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

+44 (0)24 7765 2152

applications.io@coventry.ac.uk

Complete our contact form.

Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Where relevant, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) module content is undergoing assessment by the CMI to confirm that all criteria are met to the required standard. Whilst it is expected that students who successfully pass the module will be eligible to be considered by CMI for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice as an additional qualification, we cannot confirm this until the accreditation is approved. This is a normal part of the continuous improvement process for our courses to ensure they remain up-to-date and reflect best practice.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.