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Business & Human Resource Management

BA (Hons)
Duration
2-3 years
Start
January 2025
Delivery
In-person

Behind every successful business is the excellence of its people. On our BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management you will explore many things. This includes how to manage, lead and develop your people resource so that both your people and your business flourish and succeed.

Why study with us

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    in the North West for student satisfaction
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    in the North West for graduate prospects - on track
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  • Combining business savvy with people management expertise enables you to pursue your career in any sector of your choice.
  • From Year 2, you will be a Student Member of the CIPD. When you complete the course, you'll gain professional recognition as an Associate Member. You'll also gain credibility in people management.
  • We have our own research centre iROWE (Institute for Research into Work Organisations, and Employment). You can foster business links and find work experience. And, you'll develop insight into practitioner challenges.
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What you'll do

  • Study in workshops and seminar groups to build your confidence. Develop your skills of enquiry and problem-solving.
  • Develop skills and behaviours through practical and case study tasks. This will foster collaboration and cooperation.
  • Be challenged to think, question, and research credible sources. This will help you make informed judgements about effective people practice.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Accreditations

Industry Links

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Being a busy mum at 35, I was nervous about studying at university, but I have made many friends and really developed my skills. I am a big disability and diversity advocate and want to focus on this in my HR career.
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Chantelle Rees
Business & Human Resource Management, BA (Hons)

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Academic expertise

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Entrepreneurs in Residence

Our Entrepreneurs in Residence bring you real-world expertise and entrepreneurial practice. They contribute to teaching, learning and employability.

Future careers in Business & Human Resource Management 

Our BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management gives you the ideal springboard into a career in a management role in any sector. It will also create opportunity for you to become an entry level HR professional.

Studying Business & Human Resource Management could lead to the following careers:

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 104 - 112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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