BA Business and Human Resource Management with a Year in Industry

The BA in Business and Human Resource Management with a Year in Industry is designed to help students understand and integrate the essentials of HR strategies within broader concepts of human resource management. The programme equips students with the expertise needed for both HR and general business management, ensuring they are well-prepared for future careers in these fields.

The BA degree in Business and Human Resource Management with a Year in Industry at the University of East Anglia focuses on evidence-based management, teaching students how to ask critical questions, challenge assumptions and apply these skills to influence business decision-making.

Throughout this programme, students will spend their third year working in an organisation in the sector most relevant to their interests. They will gain extensive work experience, giving them a distinct advantage in today’s competitive job market. This course offers dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). As part of this CMI accreditation, students also receive Foundation Chartered Manager status, starting their journey to Chartered Manager status.

The University of East Anglia is a well-established institution known for its contribution to research, well-designed courses, and strong focus on students' employability. The university offers over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with its courses in Creative Writing, Business, and Environmental Sciences highly ranked globally. The university focuses on students' employability and integrates study abroad programs and industry years into its curriculum to ensure students are well-prepared for their careers.

• Applicants must submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying to the programme and also their academic backgrounds.

• A relevant academic reference is also required.

Grade Requirements:

• Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels in subjects such as Business Studies, Economics, or other related fields. Typical offers range between ABB-BBC.

• International Baccalaureate: An overall score of 32 points

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 (or a 5.5 in each section).

For International students enrolling for the BA Business and Human Resource Management with a Year in Industry, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is approximately £24,000. There is an additional fee for the Year in Industry, which is £5,500. Students should note that these fees are subject to change.

The University of East Anglia offers several scholarships and bursaries for international students, each with different criteria.

The International PG Merit Scholarship is an automatic award for students paying overseas fees who are joining an eligible postgraduate program at the university. This award is worth £4,000 if students achieve the equivalent of a UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree, or £5,000 if their final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification.

BA Business and Human Resource Management graduates can pursue careers in:

• Recruitment Officer

• HR Administration

• Employee Relations Specialist

• Training and Development Specialist

• Business Consultant

• Operations Manager

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.