BA Business Management with Human Resources

This course provides a strong understanding of how businesses operate, combined with specialist knowledge of human resources. In this course, students will learn about managing people, employment law, and how to create effective work environments. 

The course covers major areas such as recruitment, training, employee relations, and organisational development. It also examines how businesses can achieve their goals through effective human resource strategies and considers the ethical and legal aspects of managing people in the workplace.

The course uses various teaching methods to help students learn, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and group work and assesses students' progress through essays, reports, case studies, presentations, and exams. These methods will help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

This course also gives students opportunities for work placements to gain practical experience and helps them develop skills in leadership, teamwork, and decision-making, which are essential for a career in business and human resources.

Keele University is well-known for its strong focus on students and providing a supportive learning environment, and welcoming students from many countries in the world. Keele Business School has good links with various organisations, offering opportunities for students to connect with the business world. 

The university has received recognition for its high-quality teaching and provides various courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. The university campus also offers a community feel with various facilities and support services for students.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study this course and tell us about your previous education. A reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for is also needed. If you have any work experience, you can include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

The usual qualifications needed to get onto this course include A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts other qualifications from different countries that are considered to be at the same level as A Levels.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your primary language, you need to show us that your English skills are good enough by getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). The university also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE.

If you are an international student studying the BA Business Management with Human Resources at Keele University, the cost for one year of full-time study is £17,700.

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students who will start their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Some of these are automatically given based on how well you have done academically. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your tuition fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your tuition fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your tuition fees).

There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which will pay for all your tuition fees and give you some money to help with living costs if you have been given refugee status. You will need to apply separately for this scholarship.

Graduates of this course can pursue various careers, including:

• Human Resources Manager
• Recruitment Consultant
• Training and Development Officer
• Employee Relations Specialist
• Business Partner
• Management Consultant

You can apply to Keele University directly by using the university’s online application form, or you can apply through UCAS. If you need any help with your application, you can speak to one of our experienced advisors who can guide you through the process.