BA Human Resource Management
This degree programme offers you the opportunity to study Human Resource Management (HRM) using a combination of economic, political, psychological and sociological methods. Covering the core concepts, practices and techniques of the subject, this programme also develops analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by the business world and employers in both the private and public sectors. Completion of this Human Resource Management programme provides a quality social sciences degree in an increasingly important applied field. It provides a mature understanding of the modern economy, the nature of businesses and the role HRM can play within it.
The CIPD accreditation means that once you have successfully shown the CIPD relevant experience of your practice in the workplace, you will be eligible to become an Associate Member (Assoc CIPD) of the CIPD. Find out more about the CIPD.
You will study some compulsory core modules in your subject and also have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a vast range of subjects offered by other Schools within the University. You will also choose modules from available specialised option subjects. These help you develop a deeper appreciation of Human Resource Management but in areas which are of particular interest to you. Modules are subject to change.
- The BA Human Resource Management is an excellent qualification for individuals seeking a career in human resource management and other management roles that demand an understanding of the human element of business.
- International students on this programme will have extra support in the form of English for Business classes.
- Human Resource graduates have found employment in areas including personnel, sales and administration.
- Take a look at the employment statistics for this subject area at www.unistats.com .
Please note: since publication of the 2012 Business School brochure we have received further information on the CIPD accreditation and you will not receive an extra qualification on graduation. However, as stated above you will be elgible to apply to be an Associate Member (Assoc CIPD).
| Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|
| Economic Institutions (Labour) | Chosen from another subject area |
| Information Technology and Communication Skills I | |
| Economic Institutions (Industry) | |
| Business and Society (Combined) | |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
| Economics for Management | |
| Personal Tutorials for HRM | |
| Enterprise in Action | |
| Leadership in Business |
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules | Electives |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Industrial Relations | Management, Work and Organisations | Chosen from another subject area |
| Labour Economics | From Study to Work | |
| Business and the Legal Environment | Industrial Economics | |
| Organisation and the Human Resource | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
| Management Research Practice | Introduction to Management Accounting | |
| Career Management | ||
| Marketing |
On the BA Human Resource Management Programme you can apply in your second year to spend your third year either in industry or studying abroad.
Find out more about our Year in Industry and Year Abroad options.
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Controversies in Employment Relations | Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspective | Chosen from another subject area |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | Diversity Management | |
| HRM Dissertation | Business Ethics | |
| Employment Law | Information Management in Organisations | |
| Strategic Management | ||
| Transition Economies in the New International Business Environment | ||
| Management Decision Making | ||
| International Business Management |
Academic Qualifications
- GCSE English Language, minimum grade B
- GCSE Mathematics, minimum grade C
- Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- Not a UK student? Find out about equivalent qualifications
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
- TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.
Kate Morgan
I loved my entire course and every module offered me something different. I greatly enjoyed the gender and equality module as well as the diversity management module as they were both fascinating modules with passionate staff.
Related courses: BSc Management, BSc Economics and Management, and BA Management with Marketing. You can also look at the degree programmes offered at the Centre for Joint Honours.