Human Resource Management (Top-up) BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This top-up course lets you build on your existing knowledge and skills to understand the role human resource management plays in a business, and how you can play a part in the industry too. If you’ve already studied a business subject to diploma level and you want to understand the world of HR, then this course could be ideal for you. Management studies was ranked in the top quart in England in 2025 for organisation and management.
(National Student Survey 2025).* You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions. You'll have the opportunity to learn broader range management theories (in relation to strategy and cross cultural management) which will help you to analyse and solve problems in a globally interconnected environment.
Key highlights
- Builds on prior business diploma study to specialise in HR
- Explores the role of human resource management within a business
- Taught through lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions
- Emphasis on practical application of HR knowledge
- Broader management theory covering strategy and cross-cultural management
- Develops skills to analyse problems in a globally interconnected environment
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- HR officer
- HR advisor
- Recruitment consultant
- Learning and development officer
- Employee relations advisor
- HR business partner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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