Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc in Human Resource Management at Canterbury Christ Church University focuses on how to manage people within a business or organisation. This CIPD-approved course prepares students to deal with an array of human resource management issues within a business and develop it organisationally. This specialised programme covers all the areas of people management in an organisation, including employee recruitment, learning & development, reward and performance management.

The foundation year will help students who lack academic preparation for taking up a specialised Human Resource Management course. It will develop a strong foundation of knowledge in HRM alongside academic and transferable skills to ensure students get the most out of degree-level studies.

Throughout the BSc course, students develop in-depth knowledge and learn how to contribute to business performance strategically from a people management point of view. Also, Canterbury Christ Church University aims to equip graduates with an understanding of leadership and how the behaviours of individuals and teams contribute to the success of organisations. After completing the course, students are prepared to enter a range of professional and business roles, such as HR generalist, HR manager, HR advisor, learning and development specialist, HR business partner, recruitment consultant, and HR outsourcing consultant.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • Entry requires 64 UCAS points, earned from A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent qualifications, including T Levels, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, apprenticeships, and international qualifications. Applicants without Level 3 qualifications are also considered.

English Proficiency

  • International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following tests: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0–6.5 and a minimum of 5.5–6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 60 overall and specific section scores of Reading 8, Listening 7, Speaking 16, and Writing 18; PTE Academic with 59 overall and no section below 59; or Oxford ELLT with 6 overall and no section below 5.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500
  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

The BSc in Human Resource Management at Canterbury Christ Church University graduates can pursue their career in various roles, including: 

  • HR Coordinator

  • HR Generalist

  • Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Training Coordinator

  • Employee Relations Manager

  • Compensation and Benefits Manager

  • Payroll Specialist

  • HR Business Partner

  • Employee Relations Manager

  • HR Manager

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the BSc in Human Resource Management at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for international students.

Admission

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

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