BA Business and Human Resource Management

The BA Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Sunderland is an honours degree that blends core business disciplines with specialist HR skills. Students explore how organisations function, and study how to recruit, train, manage performance, and develop people in a business context. The course is CIPD-accredited, meaning it aligns with professional standards in human resources. In early years, students cover foundational modules in business: management, marketing, accounting, economics, business law, organisational behaviour, and operations.

As students progress, they tend to gravitate towards HR-focused modules such as employee relations, performance management, training and development, international HRM and change leadership. The course offers optional work placements or a year in industry to enhance practical experience. An integrated foundation year is offered in some cases for those needing preparatory study. Students learn via lectures, seminars, group work, case studies, workshops, and project tasks. HR modules often include role-play, simulations, and business projects. Assessment is carried out using essays, reports, presentations, exams, project work, and an applied HR project in the final year.

The University of Sunderland began as Sunderland Technical College in 1901 and became a university in 1992. It has campuses in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong, and offers a broad combination of faculties, including Business and Management, Health, Psychology, Arts, and more. Student life is fantastic with clubs, support services, career guidance, and social events. Sunderland offers a supportive environment for both home and international students, with services covering accommodation, welfare, financial guidance, and international student support. Many programmes include live projects, placements, case studies, and employer input.

Grade Requirements:

• Typically, applicants must have good A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSEs in Mathematics and English or equivalent are required.

English Proficiency:

• For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component lower than 5.5.

The annual tuition fee to study BA Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Sunderland is £16,500 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of a maximum of 10% each year.

Every year, the University of Sunderland offers various financial support and discounts to help international students with their studies. The Global Leaders Scholarship gives a £5,000 discount on tuition to eligible international undergraduates. For home UK students, the University Bursary and undergraduate scholarships may support underrepresented groups or those in financial need. Current students may access additional bursaries and awards automatically if eligible. Our counsellors at AHZ will be more than happy to discuss what financial aid options are available to you.

Graduates of BA Business and Human Resource Management from the University of Sunderland can work in roles such as:

• HR Manager
• Recruitment Specialist
• Training and Development Manager
• Employee Relations Officer
• Organisational Development Adviser

Applications for the University of Sunderland BA Business and Human Resource Management course are made online through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.