MA Business with Human Resource Management
About this course
MA (Hons) in Business with Human Resource Management, a business and management and business and human resource management degree focused on organisations, employment relations and contemporary enterprise. Studies in human resource management enhance understanding of managing people, workplace policy and new forms of employment. Students examine finance, strategy, innovation, marketing, data analytics and entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers social, political, environmental and cultural challenges across business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 25%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £59,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business with Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.