University of Hertfordshire

BA Business and Human Resource Management

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

This CIPD-accredited course is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in human resource management. As a business course, it covers the essential principles for a successful business with a focus on people management. 

In this course, students understand the value of human resources in an organisation and study how to oversee recruitment, staff relations and productivity, and employee exits and dismissals. This degree exposes students to the possible challenges to the organisation's human resources and how to tackle them.

With a teaching team led by a Student Choice Awards winner, students learn through a mix of theory and practice. In the final year, students undertake business projects that allow them to make use of what they have learnt.

Finally, the University of Hertfordshire’s BA in Business and Human Resource Management degree gives students opportunities to gather work experience through industry placements, abroad study, and internships. This ensures that students graduate industry-ready.

Entry requirements

Here are the entry requirements to study BA Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire:

Grade Requirements

Applicants must have a UCAS tariff point between 112 and 120 and BBC-BBB in A Levels (or equivalent qualifications). The university also accepts BTECs with DMM-DDM grades.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Career opportunities

With a BA in Business and Human Resource Management from the University of Hertfordshire, graduates are fully equipped to pursue a career as:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Recruitment Specialist
  • Employee Relations Consultant
  • Training and Development Coordinator
  • Compensation and Benefits Analyst
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) for a BA in Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire is £15,965 per year of study.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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