University of Sunderland

BA Business and Human Resource Management

University of Sunderland

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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