Overview
Our MSc Human Resource Management programme is accredited by the Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is ideal for those interested in developing a career in human resource management, personnel or allied fields of management.
Subject to appropriate option choices and professional membership, graduates will meet the knowledge requirements for Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for Human Resources, Employment Relations and related professions in the UK.
Our MSc Human Resource Management programme is taught by academics with both a strong track record in human resource management related research and practitioner HR experience. It focuses on developing critical thinking and analytical skills alongside more practical skills required for a career in people management. These practical skills include making presentations, role-play practice in handling challenging situations, and problem solving skills through case study analysis.
Our links to the CIPD reinforce the professional skills and behaviours that you develop throughout the course, as well as providing the opportunity for networking with business leaders and HR professionals.
We pride ourselves on the international perspective which is a theme throughout the programme, as is the emphasis on ethical best practice which one would expect from aspiring professionals. Loughborough School of Business and Economics is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and these values are reflected throughout the programme.
Our MSc Human Resource Management programme offers you the opportunity to explore a range of aspects relating to Human Resource Management. Optional modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project on an agreed topic, guided by one of our expert research supervisors.
What makes this programme different?
- Accredited by the CIPD
- Tailor your degree to suit your interests and aspirations
- Scholarships available for the best candidates
Who should study this programme?
Our MSc Human Resource Management programmeis ideal for graduates looking to study a CIPD-accredited MSc to prepare them for a career in develop a career in human resource management, personnel or allied fields of management.
Why you should choose us
What you'll study
Our Human Resource Management MSc is designed to give you an advanced understanding of the social science theory and evidence that underpins people management practice, allowing students to meet the knowledge requirements for chartered membership of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.
HRM: Theory and Practice (15 credits)
This module introduces the major aims and practices of people and HR management and as such introduces many of the topics that will be explored in more depth elsewhere on the course. Topics covered include contemporary perspectives on leadership, flexibility, change management and ethics in people management.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 20% group coursework which includes a written report and presentation / 80% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Developing Skills for Business Leadership (15 credits)
Through problem based learning, this module aims to develop a range of skills that are pivotal to effective management practice, including thinking and decision making skills, interpreting financial information, team-working and interpersonal skills associated with personal effectiveness.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Optional modules (choose two)
Employment Relations (15 credits)
This module provides insight and understanding into collective and individual approaches to the management of the employment relationship. It examines the role of legislation and regulation in the management of the employment relationship and considers the ethical issues involved.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 30% group coursework / 70% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Leadership and Performance Management (15 credits)
In this module students develop an understanding of key theories of leadership, and the research evidence underpinning these theories. The module also develops an awareness of the key features of the performance management process, with a focus on the application of psychological principles to the measurement and evaluation of work performance.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Work Design, Organisational Change and Development (15 credits)
This module introduces theories and concepts that describe how the work setting activates and influences a number of important psychological processes. It examines the interactions between the wider environments within which organisations function and key issues within work psychology.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% group coursework in the form of a presentation, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Strategic HRM (15 credits)
This module aims to develop a strategic perspective on HRM practice, developing the students understanding of how ethical, market environment, technology and other environmental forces shape the practice of HRM.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 30% group coursework / 70% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Research Methods for HRM (15 credits)
To prepare students for a dissertation this module covers different research philosophies and theories of knowledge, how to think about and develop research questions, and key quantitative and qualitative methods.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Optional modules (choose two)
Employment Law (15 credits)
This module equips students with an understanding of the principles and operation of UK employment law, with a focus on the practical application of the law in an HR management context.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 20% group coursework / 80% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Career Development (15 credits)
In this module students evaluate a variety of theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the forms that careers take, and the career choices that people make.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Learning, Development and Knowledge Management (15 credits)
Students examine a range of individual-, group- and organisational-level theories of learning, development and knowledge management and consider how they can be applied in practice and how such interventions can be evaluated.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
HRM Dissertation (60 credits)
Students plan research project, guided by one of our expert supervisors, into an agreed topic relevant to employment relations and human resource management. This is an opportunity explore specific interests developed during the programme, or to work on the investigation and solution of a defined business issue or problem.
Assessment
Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
How you'll be assessed
The main assessment methods used are timed ‘closed book’ examinations, individual coursework assignments, and group coursework assignments including presentations. As part of our ongoing updating process assessment methods may change.
How you'll study
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Group work
- Workshops
Your personal and professional development
Our School of Business and Economics is committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
Future career prospects
Most large and medium sized organisations employ HR and personnel specialists and the programme aims to prepare our students for professional roles in the global Human Resource community . Graduates will be well equipped to bring expertise to both specialist HR and more general management roles in both private and public sector organisations.
Students are encouraged to become student members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and are then able to attend local branch meetings as well as national events, both of which offer excellent opportunities for networking.
Loughborough University’s Careers Network has a range of resources dedicated for post graduate business students, and can offer both UK and international students advice and guidance on steps to develop their future careers.
Your personal development
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting you with your personal and professional development, all our Business and Economics postgraduate students have the opportunity to attend an impressive range of extra-curricular masterclasses and public lectures – all on campus and free of charge.
Furthermore, on successful completion of this programme, you should be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate complex topics
- Formulate arguments from an extensive range of theory and evidence
- Demonstrate effective personal organisation, including time management, independent study, self-direction, decision making, and written and oral communication
- Use effective team working skills including leadership, team building and project management
- Apply logical thinking and problem solving in unstructured situations
- Demonstrate the capacity to reflect critically on own practice and update skills and knowledge through CPD.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the dropdown below.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent overseas qualification with a substantial business, management or cognate social science component. Applications from those with a lower second class degree or from a different disciplinary background may be considered if the applicant has relevant work experience.
See our full list of International Qualification Equivalencies for all countries. Degrees must be obtained from a university or institution recognised by Loughborough University. Please contact us to clarify if required.
Afghanistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 95% | 85% | 70% |
Albania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
Algeria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 17/20 | 15/20 | 12.5/20 |
Argentina
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
Armenia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia - percentage | 90% | 80% | 70% |
| Armenia - GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Australia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia - honours degree (AQF level 8) | First class | Upper second, H2A | Lower second, 2B |
| Australia - ordinary degree (AQF level 7) | High Distinction 85% | Distinction 80% | Distinction 75% |
Austria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | A (or 1.5) mit Auszeichnungbestanden | 60% or B or 3.0 (or 2) | 50% or C or 2.7 (or 3) |
Azerbaijan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 4.5 or 90% | 4 or 80% | 3.5 or 70% |
Bahrain
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Bangladesh
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh – BUET or 'Good Private' University - 4 year degree | 1st (70%) | 2nd (60%) | 2nd (55%) |
| Other universities | 1st (80%) | 1st (70%) | 2nd - (60%) |
Belarus
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9 | 8 | 6.5 |
Belgium
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 80% (Magna Cum Laude)/17 | 70% (Cum Laude)/14 | 60%/12 |
Benin
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 18 | 15 or Bien | 12 or Assez Bien |
Bolivia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 85/78 | 75/66 | 67/55 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Botswana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana - master's degree | A or 80% | B or 70% | C or 60% |
Brazil
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 8.5/A | 7.5/B | 6.0/C |
Brunei
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | First | Upper Second (60%/B/3.1) | Lower Second (50%/C/2.7) |
Bulgaria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Cameroon
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 1st or 15/20 or GPA 3.7 | 2:1 or 14/20 or Bien (GPA 3.4) | 2:2 or 12.5/20 or Assez Bien (GPA 3.1) |
Canada
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada - GPA 4.0/percentage scale | 3.5/85% | 3.0/75% | 2.8/68% |
| Canada - out of 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Canada - out of 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Chile
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
China
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShanghaiRanking 1-250 | 85% | 80% | 77% |
| ShanghaiRanking 251 - 500 | 89% | 83% | 80% |
| ShanghaiRanking 501+ | 92% | 86% | 82% |
Colombia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Costa Rica
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 9 | 8 or 80 or Notable | 7.0 or 70 or Sufficiente |
Croatia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
Cuba
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Cyprus
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Czech Republic
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Denmark
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 12 | 10 | 7 |
Dominican Republic
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 3.8 | Magna Cum Laude 3.5 or 85% | Cum Laude 3.2 or 82% |
Ecuador
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 8.5 (85%) | 7.5 (75%) | 6 (60%) |
Egypt
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
El Salvador
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 8.5 or 85% | 7.5 or 75% or Muy Bueno | 6.5 or 65% or Bueno |
Estonia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 5 or A | 4 or B | 3 or C |
Ethiopia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia - master's | A/GPA 4.0 | A/GPA 3.5 | B/GPA 2.8 |
Finland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland - out of 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Finland - out of 5 | 4.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
France
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Georgia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 (95%) | 4.5 (85%) | 4 (75%) |
Germany
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Ghana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | First | Upper second/60% | Lower second/50% |
Greece
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Grenada
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree from University of West Indies - classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| Degree from University of West Indies - letter grading | A | B or 75% | C or 55% |
| Degree from University of West Indies - GPA | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Guatemala
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala - Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | - | 80% | 60% |
| Guatemala - private university | - | 85% | 70% |
Guyana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana - master's | - | Pass with distinction or GPA 4.0 | - |
Hong Kong
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Hungary
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Iceland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
India
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutions listed on the Indian Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions Framework | 65% (First) | 60% (First) | 55% (Upper second) |
| All other Indian institutions | 70% (First with distinction) | 65% (First) | 60% (First) |
Indonesia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 3.7 (4.0) | 3.3 (3.7) | 3 (3.3) |
Iran
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Iraq
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 85% | 80% | 75% |
Ireland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | First (70%) | Upper second (60%) | Lower second (50%) |
Israel
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 90% | 80% | 75% |
Italy
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 109/110 | 104/110 (or 27) | 100/110 (or 26) |
Ivory Coast
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 16 | 14 (Bien) | 12 (Assez Bien) |
Jamaica
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica - the University of West Indies or degrees accredited by UCJ and CCCJ | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) or B | 2:2 (GPA 2.0) or C |
Japan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 85% | 80% or B or 3.0 | 70% or C or 2.0 |
Jordan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3 or 3.5/5 or 75% | 2.8 or 65% |
Kazakhstan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan - GPA 5.0/percentage scale | 4.5 or 90% | 4 or 85% | 3.5 or 80% |
| Kazakhstan - GPA 4.33 scale | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Kazakhstan - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3 |
Kenya
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | First / 70% / A | Upper second / 60% / B | Lower second / 50% / C |
Kosovo
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Kuwait
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait GPA 4.0 scale | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Latvia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Lebanon
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon - American | 90% (3.5) | 80% (3.2) | 70% (2.8) |
| Lebanon - French | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Liberia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia - master's | 4.0 or 90% | 3.5 or 85% | 3 or 80% |
Libya
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Engineering, Architecture, Medicine | 85 (4.0) | 80 (3.0) | 75 (2.5) |
| Other bachelor's degree from a university | 90 (4.0) | 85% (3.6) | 80% (3.0) |
| Master's degree | Master's | Master's | Master's |
Lithuania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Macau
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macau | 1st or GPA 3.7 | 2:1 or GPA 3.0 | 2:2 or GPA 2.5 |
Macedonia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Malawi
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Degree | 75% | 70% | 65% |
| BSc Degree | - | 80% | 80% |
Malaysia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia - classification | First Class | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Malaysia - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Mauritius
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 1st or 70% | 2:1 or 60% | 2:2 or 50% |
Mexico
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Morocco
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Namibia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 80% or A | 70% or B | 60% or C |
Nepal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal - master's (after 3 year bachelor degree) | 90% or 3.9 GPA | 80% or 3.8 GPA | 70% or 3.3 GPA |
Netherlands
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8 | 7 | 6 |
New Zealand
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | First (A/A+) | Upper second (B+/A-) | Lower second (B-/B) |
Nicaragua
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | - | 80% | 70% |
Nigeria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria 7 point Scale | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Nigeria 5 point scale | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Nigeria 4 point scale | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
Norway
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | A (1.5) | B (2.5) | C (3.2) |
Oman
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Pakistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Public Universities (Tech or Eng) 4 Year degree only | First with distinction (75%) / 4.0 | First (65%) / 3.2 | Second (59%) / 2.6 |
| Pakistan Private Universities (Tech or Eng) 4 Year degree only | First with Distinction (85%) | First (75%) | First (65%) |
| Pakistan master's (2 or 3 year bachelor's plus master's) | First | Second (55%) | Second |
Palestine
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | A / 90% / 3.7 | B+ / 85% / 3.3 | B / 80% / 3.0 |
Panama
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 91 (A) | 81 (B) | 71 (C) |
Papua New Guinea
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Paraguay
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | - | 4 | 3.5 |
Peru
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Philippines
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines - degree from prestigious state universities or Centres of Excellence (COE) | Summa Cum Laude 4.0 / 96% / 1.0 | Magna cum Laude 3.5 / 92% / 1.5 | Cum Laude 3.0 / 87%/ 2.0 |
Poland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5 (Very good) | 4 (Good) | 3.5 |
Portugal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Qatar
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Romania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Russia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Rwanda
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | - | 2:1 or 16/20 or 70% | 2:2 or 14/20 or 60% |
Saudi Arabia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Saudi Arabia GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.75 | 3.5 |
Senegal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | - | 14/20 or bien | 12/20 or Assez Bien |
Serbia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 9 | 8.25 | 7.5 |
Sierra Leone
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone - classification | - | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| Sierra Leone - percentage grading | - | 60-69% | 50-59% |
| Sierra Leone - letter grading | - | B+ | B |
Singapore
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore - classification | First | Upper second | Lower second |
| Singapore - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Singapore - GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Slovakia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1.5 or B | 2.0 or C | 2.5 or C/high D |
Slovenia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7 |
South Africa
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa - classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| South Africa - percentage scale | 75-100% | 70-74% | 60-69% |
South Korea
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4.0 / A | 3.0 / B | 2.5 / C+ |
Spain
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Spain - UCM grading | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Sri Lanka
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 70% | 60% | 55% |
Sudan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan (North and South) | 1st or 70% or B+ | 2:1 or 66% | Mid 2:2 or 60% or B |
Sweden
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | - | Overall grade of VG with a minimum of 90 credits at VG | Overall grade of G with a minimum of 90 credits at G |
Switzerland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Syria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria - state universities | 85% | 75% | 65% |
| Syria - private universities | 95% | 85% | 75% |
Taiwan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan - prestigious national universities | 80% | 75% | 73% |
| Taiwan - excellent universities | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Taiwan - good universities | 88% | 83% | 80% |
Tajikistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | - | 4.5 | 4 |
Tanzania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Thailand
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Trinidad and Tobago
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago - University of the West Indies or degrees accredited by ACTT | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Tunisia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 15 (tres bien) | 13 (bien) | 11 (assez bien) |
Turkey
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Turkmenistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | - | 4.5 | 4 |
Uganda
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | First | Upper second | Lower second |
Ukraine
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
United Arab Emirates
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
United States of America
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Uruguay
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 10/12 | 8/12 or MB or 90% | 6.5/12 or B or 80% |
Uzbekistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 90% / 85% | 80% / 75% | 75% / 65% |
Venezuela
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela - out of 20 | - | 16 | 14 |
| Venezuela - out of 9 | - | 7 | 6.5 |
Vietnam
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Zambia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia - master's | - | B+ or 3.5 or 70% | - |
Zimbabwe
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | - | 65% | 60% |
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English Language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
UK / EU fee
- Full-time degree per annum
- £13,400
International fee
- Full-time degree per annum
- £20,300
Our academics
Our MSc programmes are informed by the experiences and research of our expert staff, many of whom have first-hand experience in business, finance and management, or government advisory roles.
