u/Charming-Place6610

Hi everyone,

I recently received an unconditional offer from Durham University for MSc Human Resource Management for this year’s intake, and I’m honestly very confused about whether I should go ahead with it or defer/apply again next year.

A little background:
- I’m from India
- I have some HR + startup experience already
- I would most likely need a mix of family support + education loan to finance the degree
- Scholarship deadlines are mostly over, so chances this year seem low

My main questions are:

1. How is Durham University overall, especially for HR/business-related courses?
2. How is the MSc HRM specifically in terms of teaching, reputation, networking, placements, etc.?
3. What does the UK job market currently look like for international students in HR?
4. Realistically, what are the chances of getting sponsored jobs after graduation?
5. Is the ROI worth it considering the tuition + living costs?
6. Would I most likely have to return to India after the degree?
7. Would it make more sense to defer and apply next year instead?
   - mainly to apply earlier for scholarships
   - and maybe target stronger universities/programs (possibly UK/US/other countries)

I’d genuinely appreciate honest opinions, especially from:
- Durham students/alumni
- HR graduates in the UK
- international students who took education loans
- anyone who faced a similar decision

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I recently received an unconditional offer from Durham University for MSc Human Resource Management for this year’s intake, and I’m honestly very confused about whether I should go ahead with it or defer/apply again next year.

A little background:
- I’m from India
- I have some HR + startup experience already
- I would most likely need a mix of family support + education loan to finance the degree
- Scholarship deadlines are mostly over, so chances this year seem low

My main questions are:

1. How is Durham University overall, especially for HR/business-related courses?
2. How is the MSc HRM specifically in terms of teaching, reputation, networking, placements, etc.?
3. What does the UK job market currently look like for international students in HR?
4. Realistically, what are the chances of getting sponsored jobs after graduation?
5. Is the ROI worth it considering the tuition + living costs?
6. Would I most likely have to return to India after the degree?
7. Would it make more sense to defer and apply next year instead?
   - mainly to apply earlier for scholarships
   - and maybe target stronger universities/programs (possibly UK/US/other countries)

I’d genuinely appreciate honest opinions, especially from:
- Durham students/alumni
- HR graduates in the UK
- international students who took education loans
- anyone who faced a similar decision

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I recently received an unconditional offer from Durham University for MSc Human Resource Management for this year’s intake, and I’m honestly very confused about whether I should go ahead with it or defer/apply again next year.

A little background:
- I’m from India
- I have some HR + startup experience already
- I would most likely need a mix of family support + education loan to finance the degree
- Scholarship deadlines are mostly over, so chances this year seem low

My main questions are:

1. How is Durham University overall, especially for HR/business-related courses?
2. How is the MSc HRM specifically in terms of teaching, reputation, networking, placements, etc.?
3. What does the UK job market currently look like for international students in HR?
4. Realistically, what are the chances of getting sponsored jobs after graduation?
5. Is the ROI worth it considering the tuition + living costs?
6. Would I most likely have to return to India after the degree?
7. Would it make more sense to defer and apply next year instead?
   - mainly to apply earlier for scholarships
   - and maybe target stronger universities/programs (possibly UK/US/other countries)

I’d genuinely appreciate honest opinions, especially from:
- Durham students/alumni
- HR graduates in the UK
- international students who took education loans
- anyone who faced a similar decision

Thank you!