University of Essex

BSc Business and Human Resource Management

University of Essex

Course overview

The BSc Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Essex is a three-year degree programme offered at the Colchester Campus. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand how businesses operate and manage people effectively within organisations.

During the programme, students learn about general business topics like strategy, marketing, supply chain management, and operations, along with specific areas in human resource management, such as diversity, international HRM, and ethical business practices. In their final year, students work on an independent research project that allows them to explore a current HR topic they are interested in. This practical experience helps them apply what they've learned to real-life situations and improves their analytical and problem-solving skills.

Students are assessed through various methods, including exams, essays, in-class tests, real-life case problems, and presentations. The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), enhancing the degree's credibility and value in the job market. Students also have the option to study abroad or take a placement year to gain useful international experience or work experience.

Graduates from this programme often find jobs in fields like human resources, consulting, management, and recruitment. 

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • For international students, the entry requirements typically include academic qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels (BBB to BBC or 120–112 UCAS tariff points), or an International Baccalaureate (IB) with a score of around 30 points.

English Proficiency:

  • Students who are non-native English speakers are required to possess an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall. 

  • Alternative SELT tests like TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic can also be used to prove proficiency. 

  • Applicants who are nationals of certain countries may not need to meet English language requirements.

Scholarships

  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary

    £250 cash bursary.

    Up to £250

  • Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship

    The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.

    Up to £15,000

  • International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship

    If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries

    Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.

  • The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship

    33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).

  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Students who gain their BSc Business and Human Resource Management degree from the University of Essex can find job opportunities in roles like:

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist 

  • Human Resources Manager 

  • Employee Relations Specialist 

  • Organisational Development Consultant 

  • Payroll Specialist 

  • Recruitment Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the University of Essex’s BSc Business and Human Resource Management course is set at £21,525 for the 2025/26 academic year. Be aware that this fee may be revised each year as the course progresses.

Admission

Interested candidates can submit their applications for this course via UCAS. Those who need additional information or support can contact one of our trained counsellors.

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