Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
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About the course
Managing people has always been one of the most challenging aspects of the manager's role. It is recognised as one of the most crucial business functions, as organisations seek to make more effective use of the creative energies and potential embodied in the people they employ.
- One of only 11 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Centres of Excellence in the UK
- Progress to our one year MA Personnel and Development, leading to Graduate CIPD membership
- Our staff include authors of some of the leading HRM textbooks used by many universities in the UK
- Optional paid placement year with employers such as IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S and Siemens
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About the course
Managing people has always been one of the most challenging aspects of the manager's role. It is recognised as one of the most crucial business functions, as organisations seek to make more effective use of the creative energies and potential embodied in the people they employ.
- One of only 11 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Centres of Excellence in the UK
- Progress to our one year MA Personnel and Development, leading to Graduate CIPD membership
- Our staff include authors of some of the leading HRM textbooks used by many universities in the UK
- Optional paid placement year with employers such as IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S and Siemens
The first year provides an introduction to employment issues and develops key business skills and an understanding of the broader business environment.
In the second year, you study issues such as the impact of HRM practices on firms' performance, managing change, business law, industrial relations, organisational culture, motivation and leadership.
In the final year, choose from a variety of options that address current issues and debates in HRM, and complete a dissertation.
HRM can be studied as a Single or Joint Honours degree combined with subjects such as Business, Law, Marketing, or Psychology.
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UCAS course code: N600
Duration: Three years full time, four years with a placement
Institution code: D26
Entry and admission criteria
- Typical offers at 280 UCAS Points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level and achieve one grade B or above in one subject
- Five GCSEs grades A–C including English Language and Maths
- International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points. We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
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International students:
If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching will be through lectures, tutorials and seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment will include coursework (such as presentations, essays and reports) and normally an exam or test.
You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures, tutorials etc) each week, and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of independent study to complete project work, research etc as required.
Course modules
First year
- Introduction to HRM
- Understanding Organisations
- Politics and Business
- Business Communication
- Business Environment
Second year
- HRM in the Workplace
- Understanding Behaviour in Organisations
- Employment Relations
- Resolving Individual Disputes within the Workplace
Third year
- Organising HRM
- HRM Project
- Managing Equality and Diversity
- Globalisation
- International HRM
Programme/Module Information Handbooks:
Human Resource Management BA (Hons) (Single/Joint Honours)|
Industry links and professional accreditation
One of only 11 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Centres of Excellence in the UK
Work experience and placements
Optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience.
Graduate careers
A degree in HRM is an excellent starting point for a career in HR, training and development, industrial relations or other areas of management and professional administration. Benefit from our strong links with the CIPD. Give yourself a competitive edge in the graduate job market by completing the optional placement year.
Fees and funding
UK/EU Fees: £9,000
International Fees: £10,750
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Facilities
Our new £35 million building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities.
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