MSc Human Resource Development (International Development) / Careers

Year of entry: 2027

Career opportunities

Graduates develop specialist knowledge of learning, organisational development and capacity building within international development settings. The programme is particularly relevant for students interested in supporting organisations, teams and communities to develop the skills and capabilities needed to achieve development goals.

Potential career paths include:

  • Learning and development
  • Organisational development
  • Capacity building
  • Human resource development
  • Training and professional development
  • NGO and charity management
  • International development organisations
  • Programme management
  • Organisational consultancy
  • Doctoral study (PhD)

The course prepares graduates for roles across NGOs, charities, international organisations, government agencies and other organisations working in development and social change.

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Careers support

The University has its own dedicated that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provides specialist resources, advice and events to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is proud to have the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.

After your course, you'll join our 10,000 strong .

We'll keep you up to date with all the new insights and implications from our research.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country.

It is an opportunity to build professional and social networks.

You can view the alumni networks already operating across the globe .