Cardiff University
International Human Resource Management MSc
Cardiff University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Acquire the expertise to become a responsible HR practitioner in a global business world.

Advances in business operations and technology across a global marketplace have created challenges for the management of a multicultural workforce.

This has led to an increased demand for responsible HR professionals to facilitate cross-border activities.

The business of changing the world is ours.

Our MSc in International Human Resource Management attracts a global cohort seeking to manage people differently. In preparation for a career in international HR, you’ll learn to combine specialist technical knowledge with a strong understanding of the social, political, cultural and ethical context of business.

Supported by a team of academic and practitioner experts you’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of this influential field. You’ll put human resource management into the context of multinational corporations while addressing the challenges of creating sustainable and ethically informed HR solutions.

Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Cardiff Business School is accredited by AACSB international - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • MBA
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Human Resource Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Candidates will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 (GPA 3.0/4.0) at undergraduate level in business, social sciences, humanities, or law, from an approved institution.

Non-graduates with relevant professional qualifications or work experience may also be considered.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Cardiff University

Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.

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Where is this programme taught

Cathays Park Campus
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